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Leib's collection of Yiddish and Slavic folk songs is a gem of Jewish folklore. The book includes an extensive selection of songs, ranging from love ballads to lullabies, all of which are presented in their original language and accompanied by English translations. Leib's work is marked by his deep understanding of the cultural and historical context of the songs, and his translations capture the essence of the original lyrics. This book is an excellent introduction to Jewish folk music and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Yiddish culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.