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About the Author

Marnie Winston-Macauley

Marnie Winston-Macauley, whose work has garnered her Emmy and Writer's Guild Best Writing nominations, is the author of the acclaimed “Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth About the Jewish Mother” and the award-winning "A Little Joy, A Little Oy” calendar. These, as well as her new  Joy of Jewish Humor: 2013 Day-to-Day Calendar (available on pre-order) can be found on Amazon.com, other online calendar/book sites, as well as fine booksellers. Marnie is also a counselor on Liveperson.com and invites you to connect with her on Facebook.

Marnie Winston-Macauley is listed in The Full Wiki’s Top Jewish American Writers, living or dead. (She’s busy deciding which)

We Jews: Memorial Day Edition

We Jews: Memorial Day Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Fascinating facts about Jews who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.


Don’t Ask the In-Laws This

Don’t Ask the In-Laws This

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Five questions you should never ask your child’s prospective in-laws.


Celebrities on their Jewish Mothers

Celebrities on their Jewish Mothers

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Jason Alexander’s mother wept when he told her he wanted to become an actor…


We Jews: Pioneer American Jewish Mothers

We Jews: Pioneer American Jewish Mothers

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

As Mother’s Day approaches we salute three great pioneer American Jewish mothers.


My “Farflucket” List

My “Farflucket” List

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Some people have a “bucket list; I have a “farflucket list.”


Holocaust FAQs

Holocaust FAQs

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Everything you need to know from the beginning to the end.


Jewish Paraprosdokians 2

Jewish Paraprosdokians 2

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

40 more paraprosdokians for the articulate Jew.


The Gift of Kvetch III

The Gift of Kvetch III

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Confessions from a creative kvetcher…


Jumping the Gefilte

Jumping the Gefilte

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Ever heard the expression “Jumping the Shark”? Now introducing…”Jumping the Gefilte!”


Confessions of a Jewish Food Hoarder

Confessions of a Jewish Food Hoarder

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I hope living a life trying to do mitzvahs whites out hoarding a few soy sauce packets.


WouldJew Believe: The Purim Edition

WouldJew Believe: The Purim Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting Jewish facts to get you into the Purim spirit.


Jewish Royalty: The “Middlesteins?”

Jewish Royalty: The “Middlesteins?”

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Will the next prince or princess of England actually be Jewish?


A Salute to Chicken Soup

A Salute to Chicken Soup

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Our relationship with chicken soup runs deep.


Stars of David: David Mamet

Stars of David: David Mamet

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet stands up for Israel.


The Jewish Infomercial

The Jewish Infomercial

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Infomercials are so unJewish. Here are my pitches for some Jewish infomercial products.


Jew Year’s Resolutions

Jew Year’s Resolutions

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I won’t call the FBI if a loved one is 10 minutes late. 15 minutes, maybe.


The Gift of Kvetch: Part II

The Gift of Kvetch: Part II

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Confessions from a creative kvetcher.


WouldJew Believe 34: Hanukkah Edition

WouldJew Believe 34: Hanukkah Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In the year 3031, there won’t be a Hanukkah?!


The Gift of Kvetch

The Gift of Kvetch

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Kvetching is a necessary part of life! Here’s why…


WouldJew Believe #33

WouldJew Believe #33

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

A leading American Jew attending the first Thanksgiving, a holiday possibly derived from Sukkot?!


Committed

Committed

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In every Jewish committee, there’s always one of these…


Boomerangs

Boomerangs

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

My grown son moved back in with me, and sure I love him, but seriously – enough already!


Stars of David: Frank Sinatra

Stars of David: Frank Sinatra

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Frank Sinatra’s life was full of inconsistencies. But in his support for Israel he was remarkably consistent.


WouldJew Believe: High Holiday Edition

WouldJew Believe: High Holiday Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

No eating pickles on Rosh Hashanah?


The Funniest Jewish Jokes, Part 3

The Funniest Jewish Jokes, Part 3

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

My favorite jokes including one that explains the secret to Jewish survival.


The Second Time Around

The Second Time Around

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

With the death of my husband, I’ve suddenly found myself part of a terrifying new demographic: Jewish Boomer Single.


WouldJew Believe #31

WouldJew Believe #31

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Interesting and odd Jewish facts including the first Jewish gold medalist of the 2012 London games.


The Funniest Jewish Jokes. Part 2

The Funniest Jewish Jokes. Part 2

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

These classic jokes are quintessentially Jewish and put me into hysterics.


Have you Heard the One About…

Have you Heard the One About…

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

The funniest Jewish Jokes I’ve heard – and why.


Crash Course in Texting for Parents

Crash Course in Texting for Parents

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Did your parents ever speak another language so you wouldn’t understand? Well it’s happening again, but this time, your kids are the culprits.


A Brief History of Challah

A Brief History of Challah

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

On my favorite cooking show “Chopped,” I was horrified to see them repurposing our precious Shabbat delicacy – challah.


My 15 Minutes

My 15 Minutes

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Several years ago I had a brush with celebrity – I starred in my own TV pilot.


The Gentle Art of Condolences

The Gentle Art of Condolences

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Jewlarious writer Marnie Macauley grieves for the loss of her beloved husband, and thanks those who have comforted her.


WouldJew Believe: Israel Edition

WouldJew Believe: Israel Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Remarkable facts about our beloved homeland.


We Jews: Medal of Honor Winners

We Jews: Medal of Honor Winners

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Profiles of some of the many Jewish Medal of Honor recipients.


Jewish Mothers in the Holocaust

Jewish Mothers in the Holocaust

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

There are no words to describe their valor, only prayers.


The History of Hatikvah

The History of Hatikvah

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In celebration of Israel’s birthday we examine the history of our national anthem.


Jewish Paraprosdokians

Jewish Paraprosdokians

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

50 paraprosdokians for the articulate Jew.


Would Jew Believe: The Passover Edition

Would Jew Believe: The Passover Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

People used to make artistic designs using matzah perforations…


When Children Lie

When Children Lie

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Why small children lie and what to do about it.


Don’t Ask Your JYA’S This

Don’t Ask Your JYA’S This

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Questions Jewish parents should never ask their Jewish Young Adult (JYA) children.


A Celebration of Seltzer

A Celebration of Seltzer

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Who remembers the days when we drank seltzer? It’s time to return to the good old days!


We Jews: Presidential Jewish Firsts

We Jews: Presidential Jewish Firsts

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In honor of President’s Day, We Jews honor American presidents and their famous Jewish firsts.


Abraham Lincoln and the Jews

Abraham Lincoln and the Jews

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Honest Abe loved the Jewish people. But could he have been one of us?


The Jewish Disorder Manual II

The Jewish Disorder Manual II

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

My diagnostic manual for Jewish disorders is back!


WouldJew Believe #30

WouldJew Believe #30

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Would Jew believe Jazz great Louis Armstrong wore a star of David and spoke Yiddish?


The Jewish Disorder Manual

The Jewish Disorder Manual

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

My very own Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for my very own people.


We Jews 15: British Edition

We Jews 15: British Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Fascinating facts about London’s Jews.


The Jewish Grinch

The Jewish Grinch

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

As a Jew, I love the Christmas season, because it reminds me that I am different.


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