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Jewish Children's Songs and Games

Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger
Jewish Children's Songs and Games

Ruth Rubin (1906 – 2000), a preeminent authority on Yiddish folk song, was successful as an author, concert singer, and folk song collector, with four albums in the Folkways catalogue. On this album, she presents children’s songs in Yiddish, the primary secular language formerly spoken by the Jews of Eastern Europe. For most of the songs, Ruth is accompanied by Pete Seeger on banjo.

Liner notes provide background information and complete Yiddish lyrics with English translations.

Track Listing

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Shpits-Boydim Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 01:21
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102
Du Maydeleh Du Fines Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 02:13
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103
Oksn Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 01:35
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104
Lomir Zich Ibberbetn Ruth Rubin 01:52
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105
Amol Iz Geven a Myseh Ruth Rubin 03:08
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106
Kestelech Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 02:00
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107
Homntashn Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 01:50
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201
Shayn Bin Ich, Shayn Ruth Rubin 01:32
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202
Beker Lid Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 02:36
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203
A Genayveh Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 01:06
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204
Michalku Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 02:18
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By Dem Shtetl Ruth Rubin 01:45
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206
Yomi, Yomi Ruth Rubin 01:38
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Tonts, Tonts Ruth Rubin and Pete Seeger 01:30