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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)

Goyish Vs. Jewish, Part 2

Goyish Vs. Jewish, Part 2

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Back by popular demand, our list of things that just "feel" Jewish, and some that don't.


The Bubbie Diaries

The Bubbie Diaries

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

I've recently gained a new perspective on my lovable yet eccentric grandmother "Fertel."


WouldJew Believe #5

WouldJew Believe #5

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd and interesting facts, including Sidney Franklin the first American bull rider -- a Jew.


The Yiddish Curse

The Yiddish Curse

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Curses may be against our ethical makeup. But euphemisms are another story.


Jewish Vs. Goyish

Jewish Vs. Goyish

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Some things just "feel" Jewish, while others don't.


The Yiddish Dictionary of Fools

The Yiddish Dictionary of Fools

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Legend has it that Eskimos (Inuit) have hundreds of words to describe snow. We Jews have hundreds of words for "pains in the neck."


The Joys of Yiddish

The Joys of Yiddish

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Growing up in a family that spoke Yiddish, we kids were somewhat "punch line challenged."


WouldJew Believe #4

WouldJew Believe #4

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd, fascinating Jewish facts and figures.


WouldJew Believe #3

WouldJew Believe #3

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd, fascinating Jewish facts and figures.


Adultalescence

Adultalescence

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

There's nothing wrong with babying your baby. Unless he's 30.


WouldJew Believe?

WouldJew Believe?

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd, fascinating Jewish facts and figures.


Did Jew Know?

Did Jew Know?

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Outrageous, odd, fascinating, Jewish facts & figures.


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