Ex-Patriot
3 Quarks Daily • 2/27/2026
Summary
Rafaël Newman reflects on the 120th birthday of his maternal grandmother, who would have celebrated this milestone if she had not died in July 1987 at the age of 81. The age of 120 is significant among Ashkenazi Jews, who use the Yiddish phrase "Biz hundert un tsvantsik" to express good wishes for longevity on birthdays.
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