Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Sufganiyot’ by Ellen Allard
When it comes to Jewish songs about food, Chanukah is the winner by a landslide! While most of that singing is about crispy golden-fried potato latkes — there are also […]
December 16, 2022
December 15, 2022
Watch: Six13 Channels Elton John For Hanukkah
Just in time for Hanukkah to start on the night of Dec. 18 and fresh off their visit to a packed Temple Israel to perform last week, Jewish a cappella […]
November 18, 2022
Southside Shtetl Chanukah Market Set For Nov. 27
11/26/2023 Editor’s note: TC Jewfolk learned in the summer of 2023 that this group was actively recruiting artists in support of BDS. We have been made aware that the 2023 […]
October 18, 2022
Unraveling Joy
This is an excerpt from Jenna Zark‘s new book Crooked Lines: A Single Mom’s Jewish Journey, which began life at TC Jewfolk and was published by Koehler Books in September. […]
October 14, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Ushmor’ Performed by Zac Gondelman
When I think of Sukkot, I think of cozy fall evenings gathered in the Sukkah with great food and even better company! While the words of “Hashkiveinu” are part of […]
October 10, 2022
Sukkah Delicious
This is an excerpt from Jenna Zark‘s new book Crooked Lines: A Single Mom’s Jewish Journey, which began life at TC Jewfolk and was published by Koehler Books in September. […]
October 7, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Al Cheit’ by Joanie Leeds
As parents of kids of any age, talking about the themes of Yom Kippur can be difficult — like explaining what a “cheit” or “sin” means. Having a song that […]
September 30, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Keep Open the Gates’ performed by Rob & Julie Aronson
Yom Kippur has a reputation as a solemn and serious holiday, but it can be filled with a lot of joy too! For many people, the closing “Ne’ilah” service of […]
September 27, 2022
Making Resolutions for Rosh Hashanah, and Beyond
“This year I will exercise more.” “I promise to donate more money to charity.” “My goal this year is to read a book for 20 minutes more each day.” “And […]
September 23, 2022
Jewish Song of the Week: ‘Turn Around’ by Alison Faith Levy
The word “t’shuvah” is one we hear a LOT during the High Holidays! Typically, it’s translated as repentance, but the Hebrew literally means “returning.” Alison Faith Levy is a fantastic […]