Tag Archives: Judaism

Awesome Jewish Gifts

Check out what popped up on my Facebook feed. The first thing I noticed was “Jewish action figures.” They had me right there. I mean, action figures? What kind of action? Kvetching*? *Yiddish for whining. In other words, my blog … Continue reading

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What The World Needs Now: Another Semi-Amusing Blog

People frequently ask me why I blog. [Not a single person has ever asked me that but it’s important to the set-up here, so go with it, OK?] There are many reasons, but the most compelling is that I blog … Continue reading

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A Thanksgivukkah To Remember

This was a landmark year for my family, so earth-shattering that I felt compelled to make awkward sentences that rhyme! ‘Twas the month before “The Holidays” and both brother and sister Looked at the calendar and said wait a minute, … Continue reading

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Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot…And Not Not Not

I tend to run hot. By that I don’t mean I look sexy completing a marathon, although I guess that could happen in a parallel universe. In a galaxy far, far, far, far away. What I mean is that when … Continue reading

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I Love Andy Cohen, But He Doesn’t Love Me Back

In case any of you out there are thinking about writing a book, I can now tell you that even if you are an amazing writer with a sparkling wit, it’s a rough road. Now imagine how much harder it … Continue reading

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5774: The Year Of The Gefilte Fish

Pardon me if this looks familiar, but realistically how many Rosh Hashanah posts can I be expected to concoct? It’s enough a’ready. Happy new year! The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins at sunset tonight. Jews around the world will welcome year 5774 … Continue reading

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The Cole Slaw Chronicles

Did you really think I wasn’t going to pick on my mom a little more?  I feel like you don’t know me at all, and she would be disappointed with me if I didn’t report back on a few things. … Continue reading

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Relax, It’s Passover

Happy Passover!  This is the time of year when I watch The Ten Commandments for the 87th time and still worry that the sea will close in on the escaping Jews.  And I really wish that Pharoah’s horses didn’t have to … Continue reading

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A Fish By Any Other Name

Everyone who knows me knows that I am an extremely picky eater.  I hate onions.  I don’t eat stuff that has bits of things because who knows what’s in there.  I don’t like any kind of Asian food whatsoever.  All … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sean!

My nephew Sean turns 20 today. He is the youngest of the children and has suffered some abuse at the hands of his older siblings. No one understands that better than I do with two older brothers and no younger … Continue reading

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