TC Jewfolk

A Curable Romantic: Serious Thud Factor, But Worth the Read

Emily Cornell — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:39:12 +0000

Freud, Esperanto and the Warsaw Ghetto aren't likely threads in a love story. And I was skeptical. But only until p. 592 of Joseph Skibell's latest novel. Related posts:

diaTribe: 97 Orchard Street Is So Worth the Trip

The Israeli Chronicles: The “Same Same” Theory

Rivka Pesta — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:26 +0000

We Israelis grow up with a warm, cozy feeling that many things are very similar between the US and Israel. I soon realized that I had only half the truth. Related posts:

What the Bleep?! This week’s hot Jewish news

Leora Maccabee — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:00:47 +0000

What else is wrong with the French; Leonard Cohen's goodness, Louis C.K. gets drunk; Our Jewish Twin; and a tech-free Yom Kip. Related posts:

Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Bad Day

Galit Breen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:47 +0000

It’s easy to talk about the halo-glowing parts of being a mom. Ding! But some days just aren't like that. It does a soul some good to share *those* days, too. Related posts:

Noshin’: Jew on a Stick (A Mid-Fair Report)

Jeff Mandell — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:11 +0000

For the rookies, the indecisive, the natives back from exile, and even for the regulars, I've come up with a few Top 5 lists to steer you in the right direction. Related posts:

Ringing in The New Year…Fashionably

Ilana Ostrin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:50:25 +0000

Fashionistas, this is your year to master the challenging art of mixing modesty with style for the high holy days. Related posts:

Egyptian President Speaks Out for Peace

Jenna Mitelman — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:45:44 +0000

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak speaks out about his hopes for peace. Let's hear it for an Arab leader who truly "gets it." Related posts:

Home for the Holy Days: Area Synagogues Open Up Doors

Emily Cornell — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:44 +0000

Afraid that you can't afford to "pay to pray"? Don't let that fear keep you from high holy days services. Local shuls are ready to welcome you. Related posts:

NYOTB: Things That Made Me Go hMMMNNN*

Jennifer Slate Grischkan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:45:44 +0000

I've been in the Twin Cities for over two months and I've learned a lot. I'm not embarrassed to admit, though, I had to look up a few things because I had no idea what people were talking about. Here are some lessons for the rest of you newbies. Related posts:

Shooting Massacre on the Eve of Peace Talks

Jenna Mitelman — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:15:11 +0000

On the eve of peace talks, violent forces in the Middle East will have their say, like it or no. And their words will be written in blood. Related posts: