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What the Falafel is the Jewish podcast you didn’t know you needed!! Bringing big Jewish energy, deep chats, and just the right amount of chutzpah!Hosted by Jodie Brandman and co-created with Joice, we’re schmoozing with comedians, chefs, creators, activists and more to…
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From Special Forces to Creating a Global Netflix Hit | Avi Issacharoff (opens the original)
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In this on-the-go episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Netflix’s Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff to hear about the upcoming Season 5! We hear how the mass invasion of Israel was too “unrealistic” a plot line; how everything changed after October 7th; and how writing it became a healing process for everyone involved. Avi shares his undercover military and then journalistic background, from speaking Arabic with Hamas operatives to being in situations that sparked ideas for t
What Mizrahi Jews Remember About the Arab World | Ciara Shalome (opens the original)
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In this episode of the What The Falafel podcast, Jodie Brandman sits down with Ciara Shalome, creator of the sensational Instagram page: The Mizrahi Story. Ciara has spent years documenting the stories, memories and voices of Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa.We talk about what “Mizrahi” actually means, the discrimination many Mizrahi Jews experienced after arriving in Israel, and the complicated reality of Jewish life across countries like Iraq, Egypt, Syria
She Broke The Rules To Save A 100-Year-Old Jewish Bakery | Jennifer Rinkoff (opens the original)
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In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jennifer Rinkoff, a 4th generation baker from the famous Jewish East End Bakery, Rinkoffs. We cover everything from the bakery's family history to how Jennifer fought her way in as a female and transformed the bakery with viral “Crodoughs". Jennifer shares stories from her childhood and what it’s like to be a Rinkoff, and shows off her brand-new cookbook as we taste our way through some recipes! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.i
The Truth About Growing Up In A Religious Jewish Community | Chaya of London (opens the original)
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In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jewish content creator and mum of 3, Chaya of London, for a fun and heartfelt conversation! From her life in London and LA to her Chabad upbringing Chaya talks about the key moments in her life. We cover everything from religious marital pressures to building her Jewish home with her kids. This episode will have you feeling proud and inspired! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.in
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