Eat Jewish with Melinda Strauss: A Moderated Conversation & Cooking Demo

On December 4, Melinda Strauss joins us at the Leah Posluns Theatre for a moderated conversation about her new cookbook, Eat Jewish and will fill the theatre with authentic Jewish flavours - yes, there will be samples for you to taste, we promise!

Melinda Strauss is a Jewish content creator, educator, and cookbook author passionate about sharing Jewish stories, sparking conversation, and inspiring unapologetic Jewish pride. Through food, culture, and everyday life, she brings Jewish traditions to life for audiences around the world.

Best known for her engaging videos about Modern Orthodox Judaism, kosher food, Type 1 Diabetes awareness, and family life, Melinda has built a dedicated community of over 1.4 million followers on (Affectionately known as the “Jewish TikTok Mom”) and more than 200,000 on , where she shares everything from Jewish holidays to her daily inspirational dog walks. Melinda believes there are no “stupid” questions and has created a judgment-free space where people can ask about Judaism, Jewish life, and kosher living with curiosity and respect. Her content celebrates Jewish joy every day through food, faith, family, and community.
Her message is simple but powerful:
Feel the fear—and do it anyway.
Be proud of who you are and share it with the world. Because you are the only you—and that is your greatest strength.

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