Susan Alexandra is Her Grandmother’s “American Dream”

A Very Texan Rosh Hashanah with Zoe Kanan: Acclaimed New York City baker Zoe Kanan shares a story about her grandmother Helen and one Rosh Hashanah when everything on the table changed. by Schmaltzy

16 min listen

Introducing Schmaltzy: Welcome to Schmaltzy, our new podcast about storytelling, food and everything in between. For the past three years, the Jewish Food Society has produced “Schmaltzy,” a live storytelling event where celebrity chefs, grandmas, tech entrepreneurs and culinary mavens told personal stories about when food, family and tradition converged in their lives. There were tears, there were laughs, there was a lot of nostalgia, and now we’re sharing Schmaltzy with you. Pop in your headphones for a front row seat to hear the original live stories from the stage — then we’ll go behind the tales with the storytellers for more. Host: Amanda Dell Producer & Editor: Ilan Benatar Executive Producer: Naama Shefi by Schmaltzy

1 min listen

Umber Ahmad’s Superpower: During her childhood in Michigan, Umber Amhad was mortified when her mother served lamb pulao at playdates. Years later, the investment banker turned Mah Ze Dahr Bakery owner realized that the dish wasn't her kryptonite, but her superpower. by Schmaltzy

31 min listen

From MCATs to Katz’s Deli with Jake Dell: Jake Dell of Katz’s Deli comes from a long legacy of deli men. So, naturally, he planned to be a doctor. One year working in the deli and a moment with a 94-year-old customer changed all that. by Schmaltzy

39 min listen

Season Finale: All Tied Up with Peter Hoffman: Before becoming a renowned chef and author of a new memoir, Peter Hoffman was just a young cook in the weeds, preparing a special meal for his mom. Was this the moment to finally take some help from his dentist dad Jules who always asked: “Can I make a suggestion?” by Schmaltzy

26 min listen

Yearning for Zion with Restaurateur Beejhy Barhany: As a young child, Beejhy Barhany left her village in Ethiopia and traveled for three years to reach Israel. But, as she grew up, the Promised Land wasn’t quite as she imagined it. Today in New York City, she’s created her own Zion at Tsion Cafe. by Schmaltzy

27 min listen

The Pies That Bind Them with Shifra Cornfeld: After Israeli writer Shifra Cornfeld left the Orthodox community she was raised in, she didn’t always see eye to eye with her father. But one thing that brings them together is pecan pie — if they can find the perfect one. by Schmaltzy

29 min listen

Midnight Latkes with Liz Neumark: One night, 20 years ago, Liz Neumark’s kids pleaded with her to abandon bedtime and make latkes. Liz couldn’t resist. Today, latkes and the memory of that night hold a deep meaning. by Schmaltzy

28 min listen

“This Is the Way We Do It” with Baker Uri Scheft: Acclaimed Israeli baker Uri Scheft grew up in two worlds: a very proper Danish home, that just happened to be located in Israel. Here, there was a particular way to do everything — and it did not include becoming a baker... by Schmaltzy

26 min listen

Adam Richman Finds Bagels and His Way Home: One Yom Kippur, Brooklyn boy Adam Richman found himself on a unique mission: to locate a traditional break-fast meal in Amish country. He ended up finding much more. by Schmaltzy

22 min listen

Liz Alpern: A Gefilte Fish Out of Water: When Liz Alpern arrived at business school, she didn’t exactly fit in. She rocked a carefully styled lesbian haircut, smelled of onions, and professed a deep passion for her gefilte fish company. At her big presentation, she was met with blank stares from her straight (laced) classmates. For the first time in her life, Liz's path to success was brought into question. by Schmaltzy

26 min listen

Jake Cohen’s Very Blended Passover Seder: When cookbook author Jake Cohen started dating the nicest Jewish boy in 2015, he learned that Seder with his future-in-laws looked totally different than anything he ever imagined. Turns out, there was a lot more on the table than the food. by Schmaltzy

30 min listen

Season Finale with Gil Hovav + Einat Admony: To celebrate the finale of our first season of SCHMALTZY, we’ve got a double header featuring Israeli culinary icons Gil Hovav and Einat Admony. They share laugh out loud stories — of a shabbat bread called kubaneh and the fiery hot sauce zhug — that reflect on the complexities of growing up in 1970’s Israel with Yeminite heritage. by Schmaltzy

49 min listen

Life, Death and Coffee with Joshua David Stein: Joshua David Stein missed the opportunity to say goodbye to his beloved grandfather because of a mismade coffee. Eventually, he realized there was more to life than a proper macchiato. by Schmaltzy

30 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

30 min listen

There Was Cheese Parked in Adeena Sussman’s Garage: In the 1970’s, cookbook author Adeena Sussman’s parents knew something was missing from their Jewish community in Palo Alto, California. To fill the void, they opened the most unlikely shop in town. by Schmaltzy

29 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

29 min listen

Laurence Jossel's Matzo Ball Journey by Schmaltzy

22 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

29 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

20 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

28 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

23 min listen

Mike Solomonov Can Host a Seder Anywhere by Schmaltzy

27 min listen

How Idan Chabasov Became “The Challah Prince”: Israeli born TikTok 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. by Schmaltzy

22 min listen

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. by Schmaltzy

34 min listen

Ari Shapiro is No Stranger to Hosting a Dinner Party by Schmaltzy

28 min listen

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

29 min listen

Marc Azoulay Has Friends in Unexpected Places by Schmaltzy

26 min listen

A Schmaltzy Love Story with Mosheh Oinounou & Alexandra Sall by Schmaltzy

21 min listen

Jewish Style is in Vogue with Liana Satenstein by Schmaltzy

22 min listen

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Susan Alexandra is Her Grandmother’s “American Dream”

Susan Alexandra is Her Grandmother’s “American Dream”

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