My First Passover
Passover was on March 30 the first year I ever celebrated it. I remember it was a stormy spring in Los Angeles. Rainwater roared through the city aqueducts. I had […]
April 14, 2022
April 13, 2022
The Holiday Of Oppression Is Upon Us
For those of us making seders, the list-making has been going on for quite a while now. For those of us who change dishes and pots and every damn thing […]
April 13, 2022
For High Schoolers, Holocaust Museum Connects History To Today
WASHINGTON — Being in the crowded, confined space of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum was uncomfortable for Kevin Smokyday. It wasn’t because of the photos and videos that he saw […]
April 12, 2022
Centuries Old Tradition To Benefit Ukrainian Jews
As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, a centuries-old Passover tradition is being highlighted by students at St. Paul’s Lubavitch Cheder Day School to benefit refugees. Ma’ot chitim — […]
April 8, 2022
Jenna Zark’s New Book ‘Crooked Lines’ Began Life at TC Jewfolk
TC Jewfolk is pleased to share some news about former columnist (now guest columnist) Jenna Zark. Jenna was one of the earliest writers at TC Jewfolk, sharing stories about Jewish […]
March 25, 2022
My Jewish Boys Go To Catholic School & I Get Asked About It All The Time
The story starts long ago. When I was growing up, my father was Jewish and my mother was Catholic. They attended services at a local synagogue before I was born […]
March 21, 2022
Together Again! Passover Seder Matching 2022
After two years of virtual seders, it’s back: TC Jewfolk brings you a matchmaking service to help find a Passover Seder in your area—or invite guests to your meal. If […]
March 14, 2022
Who Did The Better ‘Encanto’ Themed Purim Parody?
With Purim this week it’s officially “Purim Parody Season,” and this year there are at least three (that we found) that use one of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s earworms from Disney’s Encanto. […]
March 1, 2022
New App Aims To Fix ‘Broken’ Online Dating
Even in the modern world of online dating and swiping left and right, Mendota Heights-born Miriam Younger had been a successful matchmaker, but she learned there was a group of […]
February 10, 2022
Overcoming Antisemitism To Find A Welcoming Community
“Welcome to the tribe,” said the Jewish caterer, with sincerity and a big grin, as we met to discuss the food choices for my wedding reception. I had no idea […]