World's #1 Jewish Wedding Expert Reveals The Secret To A Strong Jewish Identity | Karen Cinnamon

How The Kosher Food Scene is Going Viral | Romy Kosher

In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Romy Kosher for a food filled chat! From discussing how Romy went Kosher in Israel to what excites her about kosher London restaurants, you do NOT want to watch this when you’re hungry!! We also find out all about Romy’s life supporting families with dementia, and her plans for travelling the world eating! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Find Jodie: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Find Romy: https://www.instagram.com/romykosher/ Dementia care: → https://mindkeepers.co.uk/Sponsors:Discover: This episode is sponsored by: → Datekin - https://datekin.co.uk/ → Kosher Kingdom - 7 Russell Gardens, Golders Green Rd, London NW11 9NN → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/ Chapters: 00:00 Eating & Best Restaurants 03:10 Sponsor: Datekin 03:44 Getting started 14:00 Home life 18:10 Travel 21:40 Going kosher 27:48 Food delivery 35:40 Going to Israel 35:57 Sponsor: Kosher Kingdom 39:30 Content creation 43:43 Dementia 51:12 Social Media

How Jewish Comedian Fell In Love, Had an Orthodox Conversion and Then a Bris! | Max Olesker

In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with writer, comedian and author, Max Olesker. In this laugh-out-loud conversation, Max shares how falling in love led to an Orthodox Jewish conversion complete with moving into a religious family's home in Hendon and a bris at the age of 36! We cover his gruelling journey with the Beth Din, his pro-wrestling and comedic career, and his brand NEW book aptly titled “Making The Cut: An Unorthodox Love Story”. → What The Falafel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Find Max Olesker: https://www.instagram.com/maxolesker/ Sponsor: → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

How West End Rejection Led to Viral TikTok Success | Candy Gigi

In this hilarious episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jewish comedian and content creator Candy Gigi for a whole hour of laughter! We cover everything from feeling like a misfit in school, to auditioning for West End shows and spitting out vegetables during a live comedy performance. This one you do NOT want to miss! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Find Candy Gigi: https://www.instagram.com/candy_gigi/?hl=en Sponsor: → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

Why Kosher Restaurant Owner Swapped Skinny Jeans For A Sheitel | Cat Young

In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Cat Young from Balagan to chat about everything from going frum to starting a kosher restaurant! Cat had no idea she was going to be a podcast guest until about 3 minutes before filming when she was put on the sofa with a mic! Hear how she threw away her skinny jeans in favour of a sheitel and how her husband was bundled off to Yeshiva before setting up multiple restaurants. It’s a great episode, make sure you check it out, subscribe, and go visit Balagan (https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/)! Just say you saw this episode and they’ll give you 10% off the bill. → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Jodie: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/.

World's #1 Jewish Wedding Expert Reveals The Secret To A Strong Jewish Identity | Karen Cinnamon

In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Karen Cinnamon, founder of Smashing The Glass and Your Jewish Life. We cover everything from how and why she set up her incredible businesses (from wedding blogs to Jewish Joy Journals), why rituals and values are so important, and why she believes inclusivity has been the deal breaker in her work. Karen is so passionate about everyone being themselves and living an authentic life, from wedding decor to everyday food choices, and Jewish rituals they may or may not choose to take on. 🎧Tune in for massive amounts of Jewish pride! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → In collaboration with: https://www.instagram.com/joiceglobal/ → Your Jewish Life: https://www.instagram.com/yourjewishlife/ → Your Jewish Life: https://yourjewishlife.co/ → Smashing The Glass: https://www.smashingtheglass.com/ → Jewish self- care prompts: https://luxejewishlife.com/selfcare → Jewish Joy Journals: https://luxejewishlife.com/shop/ - Use code WTF18 for 18% off Sponsor: Israel Blessing: https://www.israelblessing.com/ code: WTF15 https://www.instagram.com/israel_blessing → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/ Chapters:00:00 Intro 4:00 Exiting Fight Mode 7:00 Rituals + Wedding 11:07 Smashing the glass 27:00 Being Jewish 33:50 Food 38:47 Sponsor40:00 Family 48:00 Jewish Joy and values 1:00:00 Interfaith marriage 01:09:00 What’s Next?