Mazel

Yiddish Proverbs & Folktales

Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Mazel brings 1,000 years of Yiddish wisdom into your daily routine — each 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. Build your Yiddish vocabulary one word at a time. 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. It takes less time than your morning coffee, but the wisdom stays with you all day. DESIGNED WITH CARE • Works completely offline — all content embedded • Beautiful Hebrew calligraphy animations • Professional audio narration throughout • Save your favorites and track your journey • Light and dark mode support • No ads, no tracking, no data collection Mazel is free because Yiddish deserves to be shared. If this app brings you closer to the language and its wisdom, consider supporting its development through the optional tip jar. "When you don't have meat, you eat fish." — A Yiddish proverb about making the most of what you have. That's the spirit of Mazel.

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Holiday reminder notifications — get a reminder the day before each Jewish holiday Fixed audio not playing on first app launch Fixed story unlock button not responding to taps Improved audio playback reliability across all sections Smoother navigation and performance throughout the app

Version 2.1

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    Information

    Provider
    • Cory Weinstein
    Size
    • 127.5 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.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    9+
    • 9+
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    • 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
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    Copyright
    • © 2026 Mazel
  • Privacy Policy

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