Almonds and Wine

"Almonds and Wine" brings a Yiddish folk song to life, as the animated journey of a young bride and groom from Eastern Europe to North America is set to rollicking klezmer music. Fleeing the threat of war, the couple arrive in Canada, establish a new life together and hand down their traditions to the generations that follow. This film is set to a classic Yiddish folk song, "Di Mame iz Gegangen in Mark Arayn". Produced, directed and animated by Arnie Lipsey.

[@bobbill666]

I’m not very religious (to say the least). But I’m so proud of my heritage, the strength, perseverance & courage of my forebearers, and what the Jewish people have contributed to society through the many years. Maybe this is why this wonderful (and historical) video literally brought tears to my eyes!

[@jewishlibrarian]

I love this video. First saw it at a Jewish animated films program at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

[@hymie613]

The tears were flowing the whole time. Sunrise, sunset....and a world that is gone.

[@46roro]

superb,trop mignons,et puis c'est la vie de chaque bon parents;bravo l'artiste,pour cette belle realités de notre vie

[@aaron4evrr]

I’m from America and I don’t know the lyrics of this song, but I’m currently drinking Cabernet Sauvignon and enjoying some almonds and I must say…. Beautiful Yiddish tune, beautiful feeling! Cheers!

[@hymie613]

I learned this song 20 years ago in a JCC class to teach Yiddish. How great to see it written out and hear it played.

[@posteritymatters]

Outstanding! L'Chaim.

[@saulbub]

Thank you for sending.. It was fun...

[@hymie613]

You actually were IN Poland? I'm glad you got out. But you are a precious link to our heritage. You should live and be well to 120.

[@TheGabriella60]

I loved it!

[@RONSHERI]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT !!!!

[@frenchie66]

Really wonderful!!

[@313abluebird]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@RONSHERI]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT !!!! dz

[@jackie33399]

Absolutely precious! I can't wait to share it with my friends! Thank you so much!!!!

[@YiddishCat]

How delightful! Thank you for this piece!

[@cecielorza953]

Hermosisimo gracias

[@adriatica1461]

Opaaaaaaaaa!!

[@3Apples2Cookies1Kiwi]

FANTASTIC

[@jiugi77]

Super sweet! thanks!

[@ed4gold]

Very nice!!

[@voiceanddiction]

Zayer shayne is right! Adorable and moving.

[@yahad99]

superb !

[@mdalfonso]

זײער אַ שײנער װידעאָ!!

[@Freiherr_zu_Hohenastehim]

Dos iz zayer sheyn,un ikh hob vil lib tsu kukn .

[@chaimshmuel9395]

מזכיר את הבית. כל האנימציה משקפת במשהו את העבר, והבית שגדלתי בו.

[@haroldschogger]

brilliant

[@sgold1]

Beautiful, the purpose of life....

[@Anaelia111]

חמוד מאוד!

[@wellness4me2]

Oy- Mordechai- I'm so glad that that is not entirely true- It all depends on the values that were given and seen at home.. B"H I'm 3rd generation USA from Russia- and now living in Israel- where there is a will-there is a way!

[@MichaDuboff]

Di Mama iz Gegangen-original title

[@janismikofsky1860]

Creator Arnie Lipsey actually did put the title of the folksong in his description. Quite a wonderful video, yes?

[@mtlborn]

Great. Except for one tiny but GLARING historical mistake -- especially since this was made with Canada Council $. The parents of those kids going to Talmud Torah and running around with hockey sticks were NOT reading The Forward. In fact they were reading די קענעדער אַדלער / Keneder Adler (Canadian Eagle) whose publisher, Hirsch Wolofsky was the man who created the United Talmud Torah. Just thought I'd stick my patriotic mouth in there.

[@mordechaistein]

This cartoon is cute but also sad. It does seem to accurately depict what's happened in the last century. If the video would have gone on for another 30 seconds, there would be no more menorahs and no more Pesach seders and most, if not all, of the next generation would be completely intermarried and completely alien to the lifestyle portrayed at the beginning.

[@DowtawnAppartment]

замечательный мультик! #elitki

[@478159]

muito bom

[@KenFrieden]

Who are the performers? Let's give more credit to Michael Alpert and Kapelye!

[@janismikofsky1860]

Perhaps they were not credited when you saw this 13 years ago, but they are in the description now. Nicer would be to also credit them on the title line.

[@bpraag]

Of course you can be a Jew without wearing a kipa nice animation

[@keemm1]

awful!