Ask Shuli: Helping a Friend Fight Anorexia
Dear Shuli: At synagogue this week I noticed a former student visiting her parents. I haven’t seen her in months, and she looked way too thin—and unhealthy. What should I do? –Worried Teacher
What the Bleep? This week's news
Don’t miss these stories on the movie “Dinner for Schmucks” (plus trailer), Heeb’s deaf joke, death threats to Israelis (shocking!), tech-savvy shuls, and more.
Back from Israel, Ellison says America needs to get more "hands on" [UPDATED]
Can a person be pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian? Congressman Keith Ellison answers that question and more in a video interview with TC Jewfolk after his recent trip to the Middle East.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Against All Odds, My Grandmother’s Story
My Grandmother is a Holocaust survivor. This is her story. I am honored (and humbled) to tell it.
The Holocaust and My Life: on Family and Surviving Part I
I wanted to write about being a third generation survivor, the effect that has had on my life, and if being a fourth generation survivor would have an equivalent effect on the lives of my children.
My Top 12 Life Lessons – Spiritual and Otherwise
Sometimes small ideas can have a big effect on our lives. Here is a baker’s dozen of lessons I have learned so far.
Noshin' Recipe: Mexican Sweet Potato and Bean Casserole
I liken those first gooey bites of mozzarella-topped goodness to the Israelites crossing into the Promised Land — since I had personally been delivered from my own chametz-free Egypt after a seven day exodus.
Jews and All That Jazz
In honor of Jazz Appreciation month, TC Jewfolk persuaded jazz musician Mark Levy to educate us a bit on the Jewish roots of jazz music.
Poet with Chutzpah: Yael Miriam
What makes a TC Jewfolk Poet with Chutzpah? We asked Jewish slam poet and actress Yael Miraim why she thought she was a Poet with an edge.
Poets with Chutzpah: Celebrating National Poetry Month on TC Jewfolk
In honor of National Poetry Month, TC Jewfolk is profiling Jewish poets with Chutzpah. One each week for the four weeks in April.