Mother Knows Best with Ophira Eisenberg

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Mother Knows Best with Ophira Eisenberg

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Jun 15, 2023

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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.

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Jun 15, 2023

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Schmaltzy, a new 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. Producer & Editor: Ilan Benatar. Executive Producer: Naama Shefi.

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Mother Knows Best with Ophira Eisenberg

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