Most Popular Posts on TC Jewfolk 2009
Happy New Year! In case you missed them, here are ten of TC Jewfolk’s Most Popular Posts in 2009:
A Humorous Look at This Year’s “New Jews”
Don’t believe a writer can offend almost every kind of Jew in the same article? Read Patrick Aleph’s hilarious post on the Jewcy blog this week, “What Flavor of New Jew Are You?”
Noshin’: Eating My Heart Out
A few of the amazing nuggets I thought were worth sharing from the Hazon Food Conference 2009 in Monterrey, California. The 4-day event focused on sustainable agriculture, Jewish ethics, environmentalism, and really delicious meals.
Avoiding the New Year’s Resolution Trap
As if we haven’t gotten enough of this sort of thing during the High Holy Days, the secular tradition of making New Year’s resolutions lays out the challenge for each of us to call into question the validity of the way we live our daily lives.
New Year’s Resolution – Join a JCC: Get Fit, Lose Weight, and Make a Difference
If joining a gym and getting fit, losing weight, or building muscle is on your New Year’s Resolution list, become a member of the JCC. The Jewish Community Centers of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are offering deals to get you in their doors this January.
Alef List: Hot Happenings 4 Hip Jews
Don’t let winter weather get you down! Here’s the Alef List – hot happenings for hip Jews from now through Jan 11th.
70% Off Tix to Comedian Steve Hofstetter
Start the New Year off right. Pissing your pants laughing. TC Jewfolk has a special discount for you to see hilarious Jewish author, columnist and comedian Steve Hofstetter live in Saint Paul.
ObamaCare: The Wrong Medicine for America
Is it Jewish to support national health care reform? Why or Why Not? Here is the response from Mark. R. Miller, Chair of the Republican Jewish Coalition’s Minnesota Chapter:
We Should Not Stand Idly By On Health Care
Is it Jewish to support national health care reform? Why or Why Not? Here is Minnesota State Representative Phyllis Kahn’s response:
Ask Shuli: Why Are Jews So Cliquey?
Dear Shuli: It seems that in today’s society, many Jews tend to stick together very exclusively. After years of anti-Semitism and persecution (that still exists today), do we feel it necessary to make others feel uncomfortable? Why are Jews so cliquey?