nachas

But then, a true Jewish grandmother can "shep nachas" (take pride) in any situation.

Rabbi Shneur Zalman said: "Whoever participates in my celebration will merit to see nachas from his descendants."

The album featured Guerita, Motivos, Mi Luna, Mi Estrella, Las Nachas, La Carga Del Diablo, Las Mañanitas and Tu Abandono, all of which were popular songs in Mexico and the United States.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife Lillian, to his sons Professor Monty Penkower and Professor Jordan Penkower, to his daughters Andrea Rosen and Sharon Kaplan, and to his eleven grandchildren who brought him so much joy and nachas.

Or for retired appellate court judge William C. Thompson, father of the first black city comptroller, William C. Thompson Jr., to note that "for Mrs. Charlotte Bloomberg and myself, this is extreme nachas" - Yiddish for proud pleasure or special joy, especially from a child's accomplishments.