Schmaltzy

Schmaltzy, a podcast from the Jewish Food Society explores the intersection of Jewish identity and food through live storytelling. Join us for tales from famed chefs, home cooking mavens, grandmothers, TV personalities, and more. Listen with a nosh at hand — you might get hungry. Host: Amanda Dell. Executive Producer: Naama Shefi.

Truth Seeking is Ilana Glazer’s Favorite Part of Being Jewish

We are kvelling! On the season 4 finale, the one and only Ilana Glazer joins us to talk about being Jewish on TV, tag team cooking, channeling her grandma Harriet, and so much more.Don’t miss Ilana this summer on tour. Tickets and details at www.ilanaglazerlive.com.

06-22
18:41

Mother Knows Best with Ophira Eisenberg

Ophira Eisenberg (NPR’s “Ask Me Another”) grew up in Calgary, Canada as the youngest of six kids. When her tough as nails mom falls ill, Ophira races home to help out — but rising above being the baby of the family is harder than she thought.

06-15
30:29

How a Puppeteer Made Recess Therapy's Julian Shapiro-Barnum's Dad Cool

As a kid, Recess Therapy creator Julian Shapiro-Barnum was embarrassed by his dad Lorin. But an unexpected friendship changed all of that. 

06-08
30:48

For Molly Yeh, Home Smells Like Chicken Soup

After moving from New York City to a fifth generation house on a farm in Minnesota, Food Network star and award-winning cookbook author, Molly Yeh, learned how to adapt and make her house a home — with some delicious surprises along the way.

06-01
23:59

A Schmaltzy Love Story with Mosheh Oinounou & Alexandra Sall

Two New Yorkers arrived at one of our first ever live Schmaltzy events hoping for compelling stories, great food and a vibrant community. They got that plus so much more: their partner for life.

05-18
20:33

Marc Azoulay Has Friends in Unexpected Places

When Marc Azoulay set out to make art in a maximum security prison, he never thought that experience would end with a visit to a tattoo removal clinic and a very unlikely friend for life.

05-11
25:33

We’re Still Waiting for a Shabbat Invite From Nicole Enayati

Millions of fans tune in to see Nicole Enayati host her wildly popular show, Mythical Kitchen. But the thought of hosting a family Shabbat dinner gave her stage fright on a whole other level. 

05-04
28:42

Ari Shapiro is No Stranger to Hosting a Dinner Party

As the beloved host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Ari Shapiro has been telling other people’s stories for years. Now he shares a personal story from his new book “The Best Strangers in the World" about a high stakes dinner party with Washington’s elite that had a lot on the line. In NYC and want to hear live Schmaltzy stories straight from the stage? Join us for Schmaltzy on May 3rd at Littlefield in Brooklyn. We’ll have original stories from Moth host, Ophira Eisenberg, Recess Therapy creator and host, Julian Shapiro-Barnum and comedian Alison Leiby. Get tickets and details here.

04-27
28:00

Jewish Style is in Vogue with Liana Satenstein

TMI? Not for former Vogue Senior Fashion Writer, Liana Satenstein. Tune in to hear about swearing off shellfish for love, Jewish style, thrifting underwear and more.

04-20
21:55

Love, Art & Pastrami Sandwiches with Jerry Saltz, Josh Gondelman & Alyssa Shelasky

A sex columnist, an art critic and a comedian walk into the JCC. This isn't a set-up for joke — it's an episode we recorded live at the JCC Manhattan featuring Alyssa Shelasky, Jerry Saltz and Josh Gondelman. Tune in for tales of desserts gone wrong, Roman love, a Jewish trucker and a lot of laughs.

04-13
21:34

Laurence Jossel's Matzo Ball Journey

Acclaimed chef Laurence Jossel of Nopa restaurant thinks that what makes him most Jewish is his sense of humor. He certainly needed it when faced with an unexpected culinary challenge: making matzo ball soup for a Passover Seder.

04-04
22:28

Mike Solomonov Can Host a Seder Anywhere

5-time James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov has one foot in the US and one in Israel. He infuses Israeli chutzpah in everything he does stateside, including Passover, no matter what life throws his way. To find Mike’s holiday recipes and family story on our archive, visit JewishFoodSociety.org.

03-30
27:16

How Idan Chabasov Became “The Challah Prince”

Israeli born Instagram star Idan Chabasov, aka The Challah Prince, had never baked anything until he moved to Berlin. Today, he credits making challah with bringing him out of a dark time and staying grounded. 

06-16
22:20

Koshersoul with Michael W. Twitty

Culinary historian and author Michael W. Twitty shares a preview of his new book Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew — and how he claimed his place at the table.

06-09
34:28

The Passport Dilemma with Hillary Reinsberg

Hillary Reinsberg took German classes and later studied abroad in Berlin — even as some Jewish friends balked. But, for her, being a proud German Jew didn’t feel like a contradiction.

06-02
23:05

Maira Kalman’s Grandmother Married the Wrong Man

Artist Maira Kalman shares a preview of her upcoming book “Women Holding Things” and how she finds inspiration in everything from chocolate cake to broken hearts.For family recipes and stories from around the world, visit our archive at jewishfoodsociety.org.

05-19
29:34

Nancy Spielberg Finds Her (Milky) Way

Nancy Spielberg grew up in Arizona often feeling like she was from another planet. But when her family moved to LA and opened a kosher restaurant, she found a way to fit in.For family recipes and stories from around the world, visit our archive at jewishfoodsociety.org.

05-12
28:54

Susan Alexandra is Her Grandmother’s “American Dream”

When Susan Alexandra’s grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, passed away, it felt like an earthquake. Susan persevered by channeling her spirit and forging a unique path in New York’s very competitive fashion industry.For family recipes and stories from around the world, visit our archive at jewishfoodosociety.org.

04-28
28:15

The Golden Arches with Robby Hoffman

Comedian and writer Robby Hoffman grew up in a strict kosher home, but after she caved to a McDonald’s craving in college, her relationship with Judaism would never be the same.For family recipes and stories from around the world, visit our archive at jewishfoodosociety.org.

04-21
29:25

Stepping Up to the Seder with Emily Schultz

Social media maven Emily Schultz shares a funny and poignant coming-of-age story about Passover — and her very first Seder as an adult.For Passover recipes and stories from around the world, visit our archive at jewishfoodosociety.org.

04-14
19:43

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