The Token Jew of My Book Club
Desperate to find a book club where she belongs, TC Jewfolk writer, Nina Badzin, discovers that the chosen people are not her first choice.
Author Archive for Nina Badzin
Nina Badzin is a published writer of stories and essays and a mother of four. She blogs about the writing life, marriage, and motherhood at http://ninabadzin.com as well as the Huffington Post and TC Jewfolk.com. Find her on Twitter @NinaBadzin.
The Secret to One Balebusta’s Success
She went from unable to make scrambled eggs to a Shabbat-dinner-making, Sukkah-decorating, Seder-creating, full-fledged balebusta.
Feb 21, 2012 | 17 comments | View Post
Jewish Superstition, Babies, and a Baby’s Name
Nina Badzin explores our attachment to superstitions involving babies and explains why she’ll wait to announce her baby’s name.
Oct 25, 2011 | 18 comments | View Post
Stop Blaming Hebrew School
Nina Badzin thinks it’s time Jewish adults stop making jokes about their lack of Jewish education and learn something already.
Sep 20, 2011 | 43 comments | View Post
On Jewish Ethics: Don’t be a Schnorrer
Nothing irks me more than a schnorrer. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to avoid being one.
Jul 12, 2011 | 34 comments | View Post
Spicing up a Jewish Marriage
My husband and I were married for five years, together for seven, when I suggested we learn about the laws of family purity.
May 20, 2011 | 7 comments | View Post
Why I’m an Ayelet Waldman Superfan
Win a pair of free tickets to see New York Times Bestselling author Ayelet Waldman at the Sabes JCC.
Feb 24, 2011 | 9 comments | View Post
The Rise of Reformadox Judaism
Contributing writer, Nina Badzin, wonders if she’s a Reformadox Jew.
Feb 02, 2011 | 45 comments | View Post
Love Thy Neighbor: The Jew Who Saved Christmas
My fellow Jews boast about responding to a salesperson’s “Merry Christmas” with “I’m Jewish.” It’s embarrassing. IT HAS TO STOP.
Dec 13, 2010 | 34 comments | View Post
