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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)

Jewish Empty Nesters

Jewish Empty Nesters

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

You know you're one when…


WouldJew Believe #29

WouldJew Believe #29

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Would you believe a non-Jew sues his employer for discouraging him from wearing a kippah at work?


Don’t Ask Your Children This

Don’t Ask Your Children This

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Questions Jewish parents should never ask their children.


Yiddish Curses for the New Millennium

Yiddish Curses for the New Millennium

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

He should grow like an onion with his head in the ground.


Raising Different Drummers

Raising Different Drummers

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

You can't change your child's personality. Embrace it.


Finding Beauty in Tragedy

Finding Beauty in Tragedy

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

My husband just had a devastating stroke and the power of Jewish humor is helping me get through it.


Like Totally Awesome

Like Totally Awesome

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Millennial-Speak: Totally awesome ways to butcher an already totally awesome language.


When Siblings Fight

When Siblings Fight

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Five helpful tips.


WouldJew Believe #28

WouldJew Believe #28

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting facts, such as…Facebook saves a Jewish child’s life?


The Manipulative Child

The Manipulative Child

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Red flags and how to break the cycle.


We Jews 14: Celebrity Holocaust Heroes

We Jews 14: Celebrity Holocaust Heroes

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Three celebrity Holocaust heroes and survivors.


The Art of the Shmooze

The Art of the Shmooze

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Improve your Shmooze IQ with my Shmooze Dos and Don’ts.


If I Were a Rich Woman

If I Were a Rich Woman

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I write for a living. In other words, I ain’t rich.


Marilyn Michaels: Jewish Show Biz Royalty

Marilyn Michaels: Jewish Show Biz Royalty

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

An interview with a star of stage and screen with real "yichus” -- lineage.


My Canadian Jewish Dad

My Canadian Jewish Dad

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Everyone knew you could count on my dad.


WouldJew Believe #27

WouldJew Believe #27

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In honor of Facebook, an Israeli couple names their daughter “like”?!


Stars of David: Rupert Murdoch

Stars of David: Rupert Murdoch

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In the thick of many controversies is his vociferous support of Israel.


We Jews 13

We Jews 13

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Fascinating Jewish record holders.


We Jews: Israel Edition

We Jews: Israel Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

In honor of Israel’s birthday, fun facts about the Jewish homeland that will make you “kvell.”


Little-known facts about The Third Reich

Little-known facts about The Third Reich

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Some lesser-known facts, odd alliances, and daring rescues during the Third Reich.


Clipping Internet Coupons

Clipping Internet Coupons

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I never thought I'd miss green stamps.


WouldJew Believe #26: Passover Edition

WouldJew Believe #26: Passover Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

What’s the story behind the famous Maxwell House Haggadah?


The Ultimate Yiddishkeit Quiz #3

The Ultimate Yiddishkeit Quiz #3

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Are you a Jewish maven? Take the quiz and find out.


When Debra's Heart Stopped

When Debra's Heart Stopped

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Sometimes love can create miracles.


Don't Ask Your Spouse This

Don't Ask Your Spouse This

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Five questions you should never ask your spouse.


WouldJew Believe #25: The Purim Edition

WouldJew Believe #25: The Purim Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting facts like…the Jewish holiday of Nicanor Day?!


Jews Love Questions

Jews Love Questions

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

To be or not to be? You call that a good question?


British vs. Yiddish

British vs. Yiddish

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

On my first trip to Britain, even though I spoke the same language, I felt very different.


How to Praise Your Children

How to Praise Your Children

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Five principles of healthy, esteem-building praise.


Advising Guys on Buying Gifts

Advising Guys on Buying Gifts

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

If you’ve ever gotten a rotten present don’t blame your man. He’s GSC -- Genetically Shopping-Challenged.


Why Kids Need to Fail

Why Kids Need to Fail

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Seven important lessons failure teaches our children.


WouldJew Believe #24

WouldJew Believe #24

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting Jewish facts like…Harry Potter’s grave in Israel?!


Anger Management in Marriage

Anger Management in Marriage

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

The smart way to have a fight.


Don't Ask Your Date This

Don't Ask Your Date This

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Questions you should never ask a potential Jewish mate.


The 2010 Jewish Guinness World Records

The 2010 Jewish Guinness World Records

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Raise your glass of Guiness, and make a L’chaim to this year’s Jewish record holders.


Goyish vs. Jewish is Back

Goyish vs. Jewish is Back

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

The best of the Goyish vs Jewish 2011 Mini Day-to-Day Calendar.


Perfection vs. Good Enough

Perfection vs. Good Enough

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

How to stop berating yourself and persevere in trying your best.


As The Tsouris Turns

As The Tsouris Turns

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I used to write for the soap opera As the World Turns. Here's the Jewish version.


WouldJew Believe #23

WouldJew Believe #23

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting Jewish facts, like… a 14 year old rabbi?!


Coming to Terms with Your Parents

Coming to Terms with Your Parents

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Why should a perfectly competent adult suddenly revert to the fetal position in the presence of her parents?


Stars of David: Ben Hecht

Stars of David: Ben Hecht

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Ben Hecht, controversial and imperfect, did what he could to help rescue Jews and publicize the atrocities in Europe.


We Jews XI

We Jews XI

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Where would we be without our Jewish mothers?


Stage Mom

Stage Mom

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

My boy got an agent and oddly enough learned what it meant to be a Jew.


We Jews X

We Jews X

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Jewish athletes from sports that are just a bissel “exotic.”


We Jews IX

We Jews IX

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Think the world’s thinnest book is Greatest Jewish Athletes? Think again!


Stars of David: Dennis Miller

Stars of David: Dennis Miller

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Comedian Dennis Miller rants in support of Israel. Sadly, he’s one of the only ones.


WouldJew Believe #22: Holiday Edition

WouldJew Believe #22: Holiday Edition

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting Jewish facts for the New Year.


Movin' On Up?

Movin' On Up?

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I’m not downsizing. I’m upgrading. Or at least that’s what I tell myself.


WouldJew Believe #21

WouldJew Believe #21

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

A Giant discovery in Goliath’s home town. Sorry we couldn’t resist…


Stars of David: Jerry Weintraub

Stars of David: Jerry Weintraub

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

From Presley to Presidents, this Star of David has seen it all.


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