Episodes

  • Episode 0: Trailer

    Episode 0: Trailer
    Mar 17 2024
    Just a brief taste of what's to come. The first episode launches on Wednesday March 27th, with new episodes every two weeks after then.
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    2 mins
  • Ep 1 - Intro: What do I mean by 18 Jewish Foods?

    Ep 1 - Intro: What do I mean by 18 Jewish Foods?
    Mar 27 2024
    A short episode to describe the method, idea, and scope of this podcast series. What is a Jewish Food? Why 18? And what can you expect moving forward? LInks: https://www.tasteofjew.com/ https://www.marciheit.com/
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    11 mins
  • Ep 2 - Matzah: The Food That Sustained Us

    Ep 2 - Matzah: The Food That Sustained Us
    Mar 27 2024
    Matzah (or matzo) is arguably the most Jewish Food there is, eaten annually for Passover, especially at the seder, the formal Passover meal. This episode explores the origins of matzah, what differentiates it, how it has changed over the millennia, how important it was throughout Jewish history, and what are some of the popular Jewish Foods that are made from matzah. Interview: Jennifer Abadi (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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    17 mins
  • Ep 3 - Chulent/Hamin: The Dish that Embodies Jewish Culture

    Ep 3 - Chulent/Hamin: The Dish that Embodies Jewish Culture
    Mar 27 2024
    The Shabbat Stew -- chulent, hamin, dafina, and so many more -- is eaten by Jews from around the world every Saturday, and I consider it the most Jewish Food in the world. Even more than the matzah of the previous episode. Here I explore the diversity of this dish, and trace its migrations through the Jewish Diaspora. I also reveal some interesting and entertaining tidbits from the past through to contemporary times. Interview: Ruthie Rousso (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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    20 mins
  • Ep 4 - Charoset: And Other Symbolic Holiday Foods

    Ep 4 - Charoset: And Other Symbolic Holiday Foods
    Apr 10 2024
    Charoset is eaten at the Passover Seder, but unlike many other foods, its origins are a bit less clear. It is certainly ancient, but it isn't mandated in the Torah, as is matzah. Furthermore, we know that it is a symbolic food, but what EXACTLY is it a symbol of? By exploring charoset, as well as many other symbolic foods from different Jewish holidays, we learn a lot about the Jewish people via its approach to celebratory foods. Interview: Susan Weingarten (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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    17 mins
  • Ep 5 - Moufletta: Jewish-Arab Friendship in Morocco

    Ep 5 - Moufletta: Jewish-Arab Friendship in Morocco
    Apr 24 2024
    Moufletta is eaten by Moroccan Jews at the holiday of Mimouna, that immediately follows Passover. It reflects the relatively good relations the two communities shared there. This episode looks at this crepe's Jewish bonafides, discusses other similar examples from around the world, and reveals how the tradition changed (but also stayed similar) in Israel. My guests are The Sephardic Spice Girls -- Rachel Sheff and Sharon Gomperts. (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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    17 mins
  • Ep 6 - Bourekas: Food for a Globalized Nation

    Ep 6 - Bourekas: Food for a Globalized Nation
    May 8 2024
    Many people know and love bourekas, but few know of its Jewish origin story. Learn how this food is the result of Jewish migrations, and hear of other similar foods that only came about because we have spread around the world. Culinary fusion is not a new thing, nor simply a way to experiment or titillate -- often it is a natural outgrowth of a population shift. My guest is Chanie Apfelbaum. (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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    17 mins
  • Ep 7 - Gondi: A Persian Pleasure to Honor Shabbat

    Ep 7 - Gondi: A Persian Pleasure to Honor Shabbat
    May 22 2024
    Jews everywhere have always reserved their best foods for the Sabbath. Gondi is a food that is unique to the Jews of Persia (Iran), and is almost exclusively eaten at Friday night Shabbat dinner. One of many examples of HOW Jews use cuisine to honor and show respect for their Day of Rest. This episode's guest is Tannaz Sassooni. (Full Episode Notes available at https://www.tasteofjew.com/podcasts/)
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    18 mins