The Grandchildren of the Ghetto

by Israel Zangwill

Nu (R.), Well?

Olov Hasholom (H.), Peace be upon him! (loosely applied to deceased females also).

Omer (H.), the seven weeks between Passover and Pentecost.

Parnass (H.), President of the Congregation.

Pesachdik (H.), proper for Passover.

Pidyun Haben (H.), redemption of the first-born son.

Piyut (Hebraicised Gk.), liturgical poem.

Potch (c. G.), slap.

Pullack (c. G.), Polish Jew.

Rashi (H.), Rabbi Solomon ben Isaac, whose Commentary is often printed under the Hebrew text of the Bible.