Jewel of the Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg slogan)
The city of Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country (central Texas) is a popular tourist town. Fredericksburg's Germanic heritage is evident in its architecture, and there are many bed and…
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Jewel of the Texas Panhandle (Santa Fe Railroad Building in Amarillo)
The Santa Fe Railroad Building (13 stories) at 900 South Polk in Amarillo was built in 1930 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has been called "the beacon"…
Jewgle or Joogle (Jew + Google)
Entry in progress -- B.P.Google Wikipedia: GoogleGoogle is an American multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include search, cloud computing,…
Jewish Alps (Washington Heights)
Several area of New York City that had a large Jewish popular were dubbed the "Jewish Alps." "An apartment house section of Brooklyn known as the 'Jewish Alps'" was…
Jewish Champagne (Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Soda, seltzer)
"Jewish champagne" is the nickname for both Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda/Tonic and for seltzer. "Description of celery tonic: Jewish champagne" was printed in the "On…
Jewish Fruitcake or Jewish Gingerbread (lekach - honey cake)
Honey cake (lekach) has been called both "Jewish gingerbread" and "Jewish fruitcake." The cake is traditionally served on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. "Lekach"…
Jewish Glitter (the toppings on an everything bagel)
An "everything bagel" has many seeds on it, and this mix has often been called "glitter" (or "Jewish glitter"). "Poppy seeds are the glitter of food" was…
Jewish Penicillin
Chicken soup for the New York soul. (Dictionary of American Regional English)Jewish peniclllin nChicken souo.1968 DARE (Qu. HH30, Things that are nicknamed for different nationalities) Inf NJ30,…
Jewish Piano (a cash register)
Old-time cash registers had many sounds, such as rings, that were sweet music to merchants. The cash register was sometimes called a "Jewish piano," after the stereotype of Jews as…
Jewish Rye Bread
"Jewish Rye Bread" refers to rye bread (with caraway seeds) that has been made in many Jewish communities. "Jewish Rye Bread and Pumpernickel at Barr's 317 N. Main" was…
Jewish Telegram (“Start worrying—details to follow”)
It's an old stereotype that Jews worry a lot. A joke is told that the typical 'Jewish telegram" reads: "Start worrying. Details to follow." The joke has been cited in print…
Jewish Time
"Jewish time" is a sometimes offensive term for "late." A similar term is "colored people's time." The expressions are sometimes not regarded as offensive if told…
Jewish Woodstock
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place in August 1969 in the Catskills, in the town of Bethel, Suffolk County, New York, and near the town of Woodstock. Various Jewish music festivals -- in…
Jewluminati or Jewlluminati or Jooluminati (Jew + Illuminati)
"Jewluminati" or "Jewlluminati" or "Jooluminati" (Jew/Joo + Illuminati) is a term used by those who believe that the "Illuminati" (the "illuminated…
Jewtropolis (Jew + metropolis)
New York City has many people who are Jewish. The nicknames of "Jew York" (Jew + New York) and "Hymietown" have infrequently been used by some people. In August 2018, online…
JewTube or JooTube (Jew + YouTube)
YouTube is a video-sharing website that began in 2005. Some people believe that the Jews control the media. "The late Steve Allen on the Jew-tube" was cited in print in January 2005,…
Jewyorican or Juyorican (Jew + Nuyorican)
A "Jewyorican" or "Juyorican" (Jew + Nuyorican) is a New Yorker whose heritage is part Jewish and part Puerto Rican. The term "Jewyorican" has been popularized by…
Jexit (Jewish/Jews + exit)
"Jexit" (Jewish/Jews + exit) is a term to describe Jewish Americans leaving the Democratic party. The "Jexit" term is a variation following the popular term "Brexit."…
Jexodus (Jewish/Jews + exodus)
"Jexit" (Jewish/Jews + exit) is a term to describe Jewish Americans leaving the Democratic party. The "Jexit" term is a variation following the popular term "Brexit."…
Jezebel Sauce
Jezebel sauce is a spicy sauce (like Jezebel herself) that contains pineapple preserves, apple jelly, horseradish, and mustard. The Jezebel sauce (or glaze) is often served over ham. A Southern…