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About Gaddy Yaari
Expertise
What I do: I'll help you understand Hebrew phrases or single words, as well as answer questions about Jewish practices. What I don't do: Tattoo translations. For that, try http://www.stars21.com/translator/english_to_hebrew.html

Experience
I am a columnist for a Hebrew-language newspaper, and a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary.

Education/Credentials
MBA BA in the US, Grade school and high school in Israel

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Hebrew Language - galut folklore expression

Expert: Gaddy Yaari - 9/28/2009

Question
meaning of the expression dancing ma yafita

Answer
Rhonna -

'Ma yafita' ('you are so handsome') is an expression that came to describe the behavior of some Jews after difficult period for the community, such as a pogrom. Those who continued to maintain close contact with the Oppressor were described as dancing 'ma yafita'.

Gaddy

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