Mazel
Yiddish Proverbs & Folk Tales
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Mazel brings 1,000 years of Yiddish wisdom into your daily routine — completely free. Every saying with its story, cultural context, and professional audio narration.
FROM TIMELESS WISDOM TO DAILY INSPIRATION
Browse 1,000 authentic Yiddish proverbs and sayings, each carefully curated with:
• Original Hebrew script with beautiful calligraphy animation
• Romanized Yiddish pronunciation (YIVO standard)
• English translation and cultural context
• Professional audio narration
• Related folk tales, recipes, and vocabulary
STORIES FULL OF LAUGHTER, TEARS & WISDOM
Explore 80 classic Yiddish folk tales — from the wise men of Chelm to the Rabbi and the Goat. Each story is professionally narrated and paired with original Chagall-inspired artwork.
BROWSE YOUR WAY
• 65 Themes: wisdom, courage, family, humor, faith, love, and more
• 4 Moods: comfort, contemplation, humor, motivation
• Collections: curated groupings that connect related ideas
• Search: find exactly the saying that speaks to you
LEARN THE LANGUAGE
252 essential Yiddish vocabulary words with pronunciation guides, example sentences, and cultural notes.
COOK THE TRADITION
101 traditional Jewish recipes organized by holiday — from challah to latkes, matzo ball soup to rugelach.
A DAILY RITUAL IN 30 SECONDS
Each day brings a new saying, a new story, and a new word.
DESIGNED WITH CARE
• Works completely offline — all content embedded
• Beautiful Hebrew calligraphy animations
• Professional audio narration throughout
• Save your favorites and track your journey
• No ads, no tracking, no data collection
This update fixes a critical bug where user feedback submissions were silently failing. Additionally includes time-sensitive Passover holiday content that requires approval before the holiday starts.
The developer, Cory Weinstein, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Cory Weinstein
- Size
- 161.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
User-Generated Content
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Mazel Tov! $10.00
- Chai $18.00
- Shabbat Dinner $5.00
- Buy Me a Coffee $2.00
- Copyright
- © 2026 Mazel