Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Abraham Cahan
- If you study the Talmud you please God even more than you do by praying or fasting.
- Above all, you must fight conceit, envy, and every kind of ill-feeling in your heart.
- Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act.
- God, for example, appealed to me as a beardless man wearing a quilted silk cap; holiness was something burning, forbidding, something connected with fire while a day had the form of an oblong box.
- What is this world? A mere curl of smoke for the wind to scatter.
- Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.
- The orthodox Jewish faith practically excludes woman from religious life.
- If a man is tongue-tied, don’t laugh at him, but, rather, feel pity for him, as you would for a man with broken legs.
- The dearest days in one’s life are those that seem very far and very near at once.
- If it be true that our people represent a high percentage of mental vigor, the distinction is probably due, in some measure, to the extremely important part which Talmud studies have played in the spiritual life of the race.
Abraham Cahan, born in 1860 in Lithuania, was a prominent American editor, journalist, and novelist known for his significant contributions to Yiddish literature and immigrant advocacy. After immigrating to the United States in 1882, Cahan became a key figure in the Yiddish-speaking community, using his talents to address the challenges faced by Jewish immigrants.
In 1897, Cahan co-founded the Yiddish daily newspaper, The Jewish Daily Forward (known as Forverts in Yiddish), which played a crucial role in shaping Jewish-American identity and promoting socialist ideals. As the editor of the Forward for over four decades, he influenced generations of readers with his progressive ideas, advocating for workers’ rights, social justice, and cultural assimilation.
Cahan was not only an influential editor but also a prolific writer. His semi-autobiographical novel, “The Rise of David Levinsky” (1917), explored the complexities of immigrant life and the pursuit of the American Dream. His literary works provided a nuanced perspective on the immigrant experience, capturing the challenges and triumphs of those striving for a better life in a new land.
Abraham Cahan’s legacy endures as a champion of immigrant voices and a pivotal figure in the history of Yiddish literature in the United States. His contributions to journalism and literature continue to be celebrated for their impact on both the Jewish community and the broader American immigrant narrative.
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