The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words
These reliable references both emanate from reputable sources,  one from the Jewish Publication Society and the other from the  late Rosten, a prolific, best-selling author, professor,  scholar, and language expert. Similar in content and format but  with a differing emphasis and flavor, these books have  considerable overlap. The JPS Dictionary aims to identify Jewish  words and terms, derived from Yiddish, Hebrew, Aramaic, and  English, that are most commonly used in U.S. daily life. Not  intended to be either all-inclusive or definitive, this handy,  accessible work will serve the needs of a variety of users.  Arranged alphabetically, it features more than 1000 definitions  using simple language and including parts of speech,  pronunciation guides, one or more meanings, and cross  references. Communalities are identified in the category index.  The words included pertain to Jewish holidays and life-cycle  events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts,  worship, and more. Because stress is placed on understanding  Jewish traditions, this work is slightly broader in scope,  covering individuals and other terms recognized by the authors  as being contemporary and/or having special meaning.Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.