Even if the original request was a wind-up, I'd be interested if you find anything, Charlie. I have a friend who has tolerated my "singing" in the past ( a rare breed) whose family is Middle European way back and who is learning the piano as a mature person (ie my age!) and Banks of the Ohio was one of the first tunes he was taught and it would be nice if I see him over New Year to surprise him with a Yiddish version!
RtS