Schmaltzy
Schmaltzy
Jewish Food Society
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.
Jun 22, 2023
18 min
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.
Jun 15, 2023
30 min
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.
Jun 8, 2023
30 min
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.
Jun 1, 2023
23 min
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.
May 18, 2023
20 min
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.
May 11, 2023
25 min
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.
May 4, 2023
28 min
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.
Apr 27, 2023
28 min
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.
Apr 20, 2023
21 min
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.
Apr 13, 2023
21 min
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