How Long to Read The Story of Yiddish

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Yiddish?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Story of Yiddish by Neal Karlen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Yiddish—an oft-considered "gutter" language—is an unlikely survivor of the ages, much like the Jews themselves. Its survival has been an incredible journey, especially considering how often Jews have tried to kill it themselves. Underlying Neal Karlen's unique, brashly entertaining, yet thoroughly researched telling of the language's story is the notion that Yiddish is a mirror of Jewish history, thought, and practice—for better and worse. Karlen charts the beginning of Yiddish as a minor dialect in medieval Europe that helped peasant Jews live safely apart from the marauders of the First...

How long is The Story of Yiddish?

The Story of Yiddish by Neal Karlen is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Yiddish Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Story of Yiddish aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Yiddish?

The Story of Yiddish is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Story of Yiddish?

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