Stories from the Tribe

Laura Abrams: "Light In The Lockdown"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600

Laura Abrams is a Minnesota native and lover of all four seasons. In a previous chapter, she was a corporate event planner. She now uses those same skills to manage all of the logistics for her three kids. She loves planning family road trips, reading three books at a time, and trying new coffee shops on her travels with her husband. Each year, she challenges herself to do something scary or uncomfortable. This year, it was submitting her story to “Stories from the Tribe.” She challenges you to do the same. You might just find something new you love!
Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Cathy Gasiorowicz: "Hilde 2.0"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Cathy Gasiorowicz is a former mime, dancer, and marketing writer. As a storyteller, she’s performed at The Moth, Listen To Your Mother Twin Cities, Patrick’s Cabaret, TedX Fridley, Minnesota Fringe Festival, History Theater, Island of Discarded Women podcast, Comedy Through the Chaos, Truth Be Told, and WTF: Love, Loss, and Why I Swore. Since “rewiring” in 2025, Cathy has loved having more time to volunteer, travel, visit family, and plan adventures with her lovely husband, Bob.

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Tamar Fenton: "Layers of Love"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Tamar Fenton grew up in her town’s only identifiable Jewish family. This inspired Tamar’s life-path, including her deep commitment to Jewish community. A long-time JCC professional, Tamar also loves volunteering, writing, decoupage dabbling, and is a “Care Activist” for The Patient Revolution, a non-profit working to bring careful and kind healthcare to all. Her family with David is her greatest passion - Aiden and daughter-in-law Aniko, Asher and daughter-in-law Shira, amazing grandson, Levi, Ronen, and Liel (z”l). Liel often told Tamar that she was a bad-ass, so she tries to be one every day. Learn more about Tamar here: tamarfenton.wixsite.com/lielslegacy.

Debbie Lieberman: "Three Bar Mitzvahs & a Bat Mitzvah"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Debbie Rosen Lieberman grew up in Bismarck, ND, until she moved to Minneapolis at age 15. She has a business degree from the U of M and an MBA from Chicago's Loyola University. Debbie worked for many years as a compensation analyst in the corporate sector, later switching to work for several nonprofits. After marrying Bruce, the couple moved to Chicago's northwest suburbs where their three boys were born. When the boys were 7, 9, and 11, they moved back to Minneapolis for Bruce's job. Now retired and a Grami to two granddaughters, Debbie continues to enjoy family, volunteering, swimming, walking, and reading.

Julie Jacobs: "Four Days Notice"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Julie Jacobs is a 65 year old Jewish lesbian mother of four and grandmother of eight. She is a former Marathon runner and triathlete. She once completed a Half Ironman Triathlon and won in her age group. She currently swims a half mile 4-6 times a week. Julie lives within 6 miles of all her children and grandchildren. After participating in a 12 step program for the past 43 years and studying/practicing Mussar for the past 10, Julie has realized that her purpose on the planet is to foment LOVE!

Naomi Dean: "Harvest"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Naomi Dean grew up on a farm in Minnesota. She has taught English and Spanish in Brooklyn, New York, and Palo Alto, California, and she currently teaches ESL at Cedar Island Elementary, a public school in Maple Grove. Naomi lives with her husband Ethan, son Noah, and daughter Elsie in Plymouth. You can find her gardening, reading, writing, or walking, as well as spending time with family, including her brother, Erik, who took over the family farm. You can check out her poems in publications such as Poetica, Sylvia, The Madrigal, Collateral, Plainsongs and JAMA.

Robyn Awend: "The Chips in the Shirt Incident"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Robyn Awend is an energetic advocate for the arts, curating and leading exhibitions and programs that explore the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and connection. A practicing visual and literary artist, she works with words and fragmented text as a source of inspiration and expression. Her storytelling has been featured on the Listen to Your Mother Twin Cities stage as well as the inaugural Stories From the Tribe event. Robyn lives with her witty husband and their three children, who inspire her every day.

We're Back! Season 3 Coming Soon!

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Season 3 of Jewfolk's Stories from the Tribe Podcast is back! In June, 12 storytellers took to the bima, to tell their true Jewish stories that have a thread to Jewish motherhood – whether that’s about their own or about being one – and includes all of the ups and downs, highs and lows, laughs and tears that come with the real-life experience of Jewish moms in the Twin Cities. Get ready for all to come this season, with new episodes coming out every Wednesday wherever you get your podcast!

Ann Miller: "Momsomnia"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:08 -0600

Ann Miller is a self-described insomniac, lucky wife to C-PAP mask-wearing Todd, and proud mom to Josh and Eve. A fourth-generation leader in her family’s 107-year-old business, she embraces storytelling to preserve values and legacy. At 2 a.m., Ann loves to write about life, geek out on leadership development (her day job for nearly 30 years), and eat a sleeve of Thin Mint cookies -- which count for one serving. Her writing inspiration comes from daily three-mile nature walks, a sense of humor she inherited from her mother, and the abundance of stories that accompany this journey called life.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Adam Garen (Adam Greenleaf) at RBC Wealth Management (adam.garen@rbc.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Stacey Dinner-Levin: "Rescue Me"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:07 -0600

Stacey Dinner-Levin is the mother of four boys — now adults — the eldest of whom has autism. For over 25 years she’s worked with children with disabilities including PACER Center’s “Count Me In” program where she wrote several scripts. Her play Autistic License was named one of 2007’s Ten Best Plays by St. Paul Pioneer Press and was featured in American Theater Magazine. Autistic License was remounted for film and won “Best Educational” at the IFFF in 2010. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband Michael, her son Geordy, and the world’s strangest dog, her Chinese Crested, Birdie.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Rosebud Consulting HR (https://rosebudconsultinghr.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Emily Simon: "Never Forget"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:07 -0600

Emily Simon is a writer, mother, and lifelong interrogator of Jewish identity. She is originally from Buffalo, NY and landed in Saint Paul in 2019 after spending 20+ years in Los Angeles working in television. She has worked with Carol Burnett a lot (most recently this past March) and is always thrilled to report that Carol is as great as you hope she is. Emily is currently a copywriter at Playwrights’ Center and is usually busy with freelance projects. She has made herself largely un-Googleable, but you can find out more about her at: www.emilyhsimon.com.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Smith Jewish Academy (https://smithja.org)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Janessa Prawer: "Slay"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:08 -0600

Janessa Prawer is an artist, advocate, and owner of Tiny Art With Heart, which aims to create more caring communities through channels of artistic kindness. She spent the majority of her career as a mental healthcare executive and uses her experience to advocate for mental health in the community and on the youth boards she serves on. Janessa grew up in northern Minnesota doing a plethora of manual labor in her parents’ little resort and cafe and credits all that hard work and boredom with building her solid work ethic and creativity muscles.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Jersey Girl Bagels (https://linktr.ee/Jerseygirlbagels)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Adina Lebowitz: "Only One Song in our Hearts"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:10 -0600

Adina Lebowitz, MA is a family mediator / coach – a career she pursued after her own high conflict divorce. Her goal is to help families find less stress and more peace in their co-parenting. She supports families facing day to day co-parenting challenges and mediates bigger issues related to school, medical decisions, job change, or new relationships. She’s a contributing author to the 2024 international best-selling book “Building Bridges of Hope: Overcoming Trauma in Family Law Cases.” Adina’s greatest delight is being a Minnesota Mammaleh of three wonderful, creative, young adults. She loves cooking, dance, music, theater, and travel.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel (https://hodroffepstein.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Jessica Lipschultz: "Roots and Wings"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:09 -0600

Jessica Lipschultz is an education researcher and practitioner, currently working at The Blake School and adjuncting in the sociology department at various colleges and universities. After having lived in New York for almost 18 years, she now lives in SW Minneapolis with her husband, Jeremy, and daughters, Sylvie and Sabina. She loves gathering at her parents’ house (her childhood home) on Sundays for dinner with family. When she is not working or actively being a parent, Jessica loves working out, cooking, practicing yoga, walking around the lakes with friends, looking at art, listening to live music, and visiting New York.

This week's episode is sponsored by: SLS Landscaping (https://suburbanlandscapeservice.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Rachel Orzoff: "Another Kind Of Mother"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:07 -0500

Rachel Orzoff is an eccentric creative. She spends much of her time as a Peer Supporter for disabled adults through Sha’arim+Gateways, and the rest enjoying her amazing kid, Elle, fantastic partner, Nick, and glorious cat, Sven. She relishes good food, good music, and good company. As a survivor of severe traumatic brain injuries, she is proud to be enabling a renewed life for herself. And be forewarned – Rachel is known to randomly burst into song. Thankfully, she’s a well-trained singer, so it should be in tune.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Kickernick Gallery (https://kickernickgallery.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Renee Segal: "Love is What Remains"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:07 -0500

Renee Segal owns Evolve Therapy, a group therapy practice focused on helping couples reconnect, reduce conflict and recover from affairs. Before becoming a therapist, she worked as an accountant—an unconventional path that ultimately led to her passion. Outside of work, Renee can be found at the gym, swimming, doing HIIT or Pilates classes. She also enjoys biking, running, and walking outdoors. Her favorite subject in school? Gym, of course. She loves coffee, dark chocolate, and binge-watching the latest show. Spend enough time with her, and she’ll proudly show off photos of her grandson.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Sheri Fine at Edina Realty (https://www.edinarealty.com/sheri-fine-realtor)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Elissa Bernick: "My Mother, Myself"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:08 -0500

Elisa Bernick is an award-winning writer and journalist. She has worked as a reporter and producer for MPR, PBS, WCCO-TV, and TPT. Her travel and parenting articles have been published by Parents Magazine, Minnesota Parent, and Transitions Abroad, among others. She is the author of The Family Sabbatical Handbook: The Budget Guide to Living Abroad with Your Family (Intrepid Traveler 2007), and Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and other lies) (Indiana University Press, 2022), which won the 2022 GOLD Forward INDIES Award for Autobiography & Memoir. She is an avid gardener and lives in St. Paul.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Mint Orthodontics (https://mintortho.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Naomi Rose: "What I'm Really Saying"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:07 -0500

Naomi Rose is a social worker and therapist who feels lucky to be able to take a break from clinical practice to care for her twin toddlers, Ruby and Vivian. The three of them enjoy playing dress up, having dance parties, and eating Nutella. When Naomi isn’t with her daughters, she enjoys swimming, reading fiction, and singing with her Acapella group, “Prairie Fire Choir.” Naomi lives with her husband, their twins, and a very lazy and cuddly cat named Buttermilk.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Shira Tabbouche Photography (https://www.shiratabbouche.com/contact)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Robin Gale: "Bris x2"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:07 -0500

Robin Gale is in the third Act of her life. Act 1: Surviving childhood and adolescence. Act 2: Surviving marriage, children, and work. After the successful survival of Acts 1 and 2, Robin is now happily in her 3rd Act: focusing on simply flourishing. Being a Mimah to her seven grandchildren fills her with nachas. When she’s not busy with the family, she can be found writing, doing yoga, or in her garden.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Legal Mama (https://legalmama.com)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Debbie Spencer: "A Miraculous Passover Delivery"

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:07 -0500

Debbie Spencer is living her best life, recently retired after 37 years as a Vice President at U.S.Bank. When she is not working on her various fiber arts projects or honing her baking skills, she considers herself an eating and drinking enthusiast! Debbie’s late father inspired her to begin writing short stories. Debbie and her siblings recently read his stories. They were not only a gift from the grave, but a sign to begin writing her own stories. Debbie and her husband of 42 years have two grown daughters and live Downtown Minneapolis.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Emissary (https://Emissary4all.org)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

New Cast, New Season!

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:07 -0500

TC Jewfolk’s Stories From the Tribe Podcast is the behind-the-scenes look at each of the 12 storytellers from TC Jewfolk’s live, on-the-bima show. An event by TC Jewfolk, Stories from the Tribe features 12 women on the bima telling their true Jewish stories that have a thread to Jewish motherhood, and includes all of the ups and downs, highs and lows, laughs and tears that come with the real-life experience of Jewish moms in the Twin Cities. I’m your host Lonny Goldsmith, the editor of TC Jewfolk, and this is Season 2 of TC Jewfolk’s Stories from the Tribe Podcast.

This week's episode is sponsored by Bluestem Remodeling (https://bluestemremodeling.com/)

Stories from the Tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. Next year’s show will be Monday, June 22, 2026, and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Laura Taple: 'Baby Jesus'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:08 -0600

Laura Taple is a professional “life purpose seeker.” Former small business owner, she had the privilege of creating beautiful headstones for families dealing with loss and prior to that, philanthropy fundraiser for 15+ years. Laura currently enjoys consulting for businesses and non-profits while pondering what she wants to be when she grows up (please let her know if you know!). In addition to storytelling, Laura is passionate about red lipstick, coffee shops, sweets, and travel. When she’s not busy pondering, you’ll find Laura at home in Minneapolis binge-watching Netflix with her magical husband, spirited daughter, and naughty puppy.

This week's sponsor: Talmud Torah of St. Paul (https://ttsp.org/)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Janessa Prawer: 'Weavers'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:06 -0600

Janessa Prawer is an artist, mental health advocate, and owner of Tiny Art With Heart, which aims to create more caring communities through artistic kindness. She spent the majority of her career focused on the business of mental healthcare and uses this experience to advocate both in the community and on the nonprofit boards in which she serves. Janessa grew up in northern Minnesota at her parents’ mom and pop’ resort and credits all that hard work and boredom with building her solid work ethic and creativity muscles.

This week's sponsor: Jenna Zark (https://JennaZark.com)

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Robin Gale: 'B'ashert'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:00:06 -0600

Robin Gale is in Act 3 of her life. After working in many capacities while raising her three children – including but not limited to being a Blackjack Dealer, HR Trainer, and a 5-year stint in Development at JFCS – she owned and operated a Mainstream Boutique for 10 years. Being Mimah to her seven grandchildren fills her with nachas. When she’s not occupied with kids, she can be found in her garden, doing yoga, fishing, and painting. She began writing when her husband gave her a Storyworth gift and hasn’t stopped since. She believes writing is therapy and healthier than Häagen-Dazs.

This week's sponsor: Minnesota JCC (https://minnesotajcc.org)

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Erin Miller: 'Mahjong'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:06 -0600

Erin Miller likes to write poems and essays and email them to her colleagues. She lives in Oakdale with her husband, their two daughters, and their dog Winston. She is a biology teacher who appreciates the places where art and science intersect, and is fascinated by the ways that people learn. She loves to walk and play Mah Jong with her friends, and is going to try again this summer to enjoy gardening. She is hooked on, “The Great British Baking Show,” listens to “You’re Wrong About,” and bakes a consistently good banana bread from time to time.

This week's sponsor: St. Paul Jewish Federation (https://jewishstpaul.org/give)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Laura Zimmermann: 'B'tayavon, Baby'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:08 -0600

Laura Zimmermann is the award-winning author of My Eyes Are Up Here and the Edgar-nominated Just Do This One Thing For Me. When she’s not squirreled away writing, you might find her telling stories onstage, biking to her favorite coffee shop, or looking for the perfect place to hang a hammock.

This week's sponsor: Bluestem Remodeling (https://bluestemremodeling.com/)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Judy Victor: 'Remember the Past, Trust the Future'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:02 -0600

Judy Victor is the Senior Leadership Development Manager at Momentum where she gets to put her passion and skills to work on behalf of Jewish women around the world. In the 30 years of her professional life, from traveling the globe for Aveda to personal shopping, she’s always kept one thing in mind … bringing joy to others. When Judy’s not working, you’ll most likely find her cooking in her semi side hustle soup business, Marak, or dancing and singing to 90’s R & B. She lives in St Louis Park with her husband, two girls and dog.

This week's sponsor: Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel (https://www.hodroffepsteinmemorialchapels.com/)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Elisa Bernick: 'Circumcision Coin Toss'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:02 -0500

Elisa Bernick is an award-winning writer and journalist. She has worked as a reporter and producer for MPR, PBS, WCCO-TV, and TPT. Her travel and parenting articles have been published by Parents Magazine, Minnesota Parent, and Transitions Abroad, among others. She is the author of The Family Sabbatical Handbook: The Budget Guide to Living Abroad with Your Family (Intrepid Traveler 2007), and Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and other lies) (Indiana University Press, 2022), which won the 2022 GOLD Forward INDIES Award for Autobiography & Memoir. She is an avid gardener and lives in St. Paul.

This week's sponsor: Minnesota Hillel (https://mnhillel.org)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Robyn Awend: 'The Giving Tree'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:02 -0500

Robyn Awend has made a significant impact in the Jewish arts community where she curates, directs, and organizes exhibitions and programs that explore the intersection of creativity and connectivity. Robyn is a practicing artist using words and word fragments to inspire her work. An energetic champion of the arts, she has been working extensively with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts newly-commissioned Hebrew type creating limited edition letterpress prints. She lives in the burbs with her witty husband and three perfectly behaved children. Robyn is fueled by quality time with family and friends, staying active and her Total Wine rewards points.

This week's sponsor: The Gold Group (https://thegold.group)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Rachel Orzoff: 'Parenting With Food'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:02 -0500

Rachel Orzoff is an eccentric creative. She spends much of her time as a Peer Supporter for disabled adults through Sha’arim+Gateways, and the rest enjoying her amazing kid, Elle, fantastic partner, Nick, and glorious cat, Sven. She relishes good food, good music, and good company. As a survivor of severe traumatic brain injuries, she is proud to be enabling a renewed life for herself. And be forewarned – Rachel is known to randomly burst into song. Thankfully she’s a well-trained singer, so it should be in tune.

This week's sponsor: Sheri Fine (https://www.edinarealty.com/sheri-fine-realtor)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Jenna Zark: 'Single Mom Seeks Mezuzah'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:02 -0500

Jenna Zark is a writer and playwright. Her book, Crooked Lines: A Single Mom’s Jewish Journey received six awards in 2023 — including First Prize for the Overcoming Adversity Memoir from Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the Silver Religious/Spiritual award from Nautilus Books. Zark’s play A Body of Water, produced at Circle Repertory Company in New York, was cited by the National Foundation for Jewish Culture for breaking new ground. Her favorite activity? Telling and listening to Mammaleh stories. Visit jennazark.com to learn more.

This week's sponsor: Milavetz Law (https://milavetzlaw.com).

"MN Mammalehs: Stories from the Tribe" is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Marissa Bader: 'Look for the Light'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:02 -0500

Marissa Bader is a writer and children’s book author with a background in mental health. Her books, The Only Me, Stella’s Brave Voice, and Petunia the Perfectionist are inspired by her three daughters – an 11-year-old and 8-year-old twins. Her husband, Robb, hopes she’ll never write a book about him! Marissa also enjoys writing articles about mental health and parenthood, and her work has appeared in Psychology Today, HuffPost Parents, Time Out New York, and more. Marissa resides in Linden Hills with her family, and can often be found drinking coffee and having dance parties. Find Marissa online at MarissaBader.com.

This week's episode is sponsored by Vision Bank (https://bankwithvision.com)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Stacey Dinner-Levin: 'Preaching to the Choir Director'

Jewfolk Podcasts — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:02 -0500

Stacey Dinner-Levin is the mother of four boys — now adults — the eldest of whom has autism. For over 25 years she’s worked with children with disabilities including PACER Center’s “Count Me In” program where she wrote several scripts. Her play Autistic License was named one of 2007’s Ten Best Plays by St. Paul Pioneer Press and was featured in American Theater Magazine. Autistic License was remounted for film and won “Best Educational” at the IFFF in 2010. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband Michael, her son Geordy, and the world’s strangest dog, her Chinese Crested, Birdie.

This week's sponsor: Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School (https://hmjds.org)!

MN Mammalehs: Stories from the tribe is an annual show by TC Jewfolk. The show will always be in June and information about the show will always go to our email list first. So go to bit.ly/tcj-newsletter and sign up for our email list to be the first to know about show dates, calls for auditions, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale.

Introducing: MN Mammalehs Stories from the Tribe

Jewfolk Podcasts — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:24:32 -0500

MN Mammalehs Stories From the Tribe is an event by TC Jewfolk. This is a live, on-the-bima show, featuring 12 women telling their true Jewish stories that have a thread to being – or having – a Mammaleh. The stories include good, bad, funny, sad, hilarious, and golden moments.

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This week’s episode of MN Mammalehs: Stories from the Tribe Podcast is sponsored by Mount Zion Congregation. Learn more about them here.