“Jewish Oaths”
There’s a thing that authors do when they’ve done a lot of research that I’ve heard referred to as “I paid my dues and now it’s your turn to suffer.” 😉 You’ll (maybe) be pleased to hear that I toned down/removed the passage...
Louis Lewandowski, Felix Mendelssohn, and Immortal Gifts
Or, Not the Football Player. 😉 One of the things I do for fun when I’m not working, writing, spoiling cats, or playing the Sims is… singing in Jewish choirs. Kind of a niche hobby, I suppose. But as such, that means I’m pretty familiar with Louis...
Kosher 101
Disclaimer: I am not an expert. I’m an enthusiastic amateur. When in doubt, please ask your Rabbi (or your Rabbi’s spouse). Also, if I’m getting anything wrong, please correct me in the comments! (Also I am Masorti rather than Orthodox, again, your...
The Vampire and Jewish History
Some people are going to look at the title of this blog post and wince. I feel you. I do! If you don’t know about blood libel, well. Suffice to say that my book’s premise will be seen as, um, questionable in some circles. I mean, it’s not forbidden...19th century Jewish London
Because it came up recently-ish… 19th century Whitechapel was full of Eastern European Jews. There are modern walking tours of the area to see the Jewish sights. My character engages with these Eastern European immigrants. The Jewish population in England...Music History Novel Research
Felix Mendelssohn. Know him? He wrote Elijah, among other things. Like this: He also has the dubious honor of being singled out as proof that Jews are incapable of true music in Wagner’s antisemitic essay on the topic. Fuck Wagner! Mendelssohn’s...Subscribe
