Yiddishe

It is, I'm told, Park City's very first synagogue, erected this past year in conjunction with the festival, and designed in an open, airy style I would describe as Yiddishe Ski-Lodge Adobe Modern.

EW.com: Today's Latest Headlines 2009

Jewdyssee, a German music project integrating traditional Yiddish music (aka Yiddishe Mama) into club beats, is will be taking the stage at Jewlicious Festival.

Jewlicious 2009

Jewdyssee, a German music project integrating traditional Yiddish music (aka Yiddishe Mama) into club beats, is will be taking the stage at Jewlicious Festival.

Jewlicious 2009

Jewdyssee, a German music project integrating traditional Yiddish music (aka Yiddishe Mama) into club beats, is will be taking the stage at Jewlicious Festival.

English-writing Israeli-bloggers 2009

Bette Midler, who made a debut at Carnegie in 1972, paid homage to Sophie Tucker by singing "My Yiddishe Momme," handkerchief in hand—"I never had the reason to sing this even though I've always wanted to," Ms. Midler said, "But maybe I just never had the nerve."—and then to Lotte Lenye with "Pirate Jenny."

Carnegie Hall's Big Birthday Bash Marshall Heyman 2011

Throughout her performance, they sent notes and called out requests for her to sing "My Yiddishe Momme."

Jewish Women in Comedy - Sophie Tucker 2010

However, you didn't have to be a Jew to be moved by 'My Yiddishe Momme.'

Jewish Women in Comedy - Sophie Tucker 2010

In 1925, Jack Yellen penned perhaps her most famous song, sung in Yiddish and English, titled "My Yiddishe Momme."

Jewish Women in Comedy - Sophie Tucker 2010

First performing in black face, she soon began singing the songs that made her famous, including "Some of These Days" and "My Yiddishe Momma," throughout the world.

Personal Information for Sophie Tucker Jewish Women's Archive 2010

Tucker was recognized at a record store and asked to sing "My Yiddishe Momme" to an audience that seemed hungry for the images the song evokes.

Jewish Women in Comedy - Sophie Tucker 2010