Jewish Mother Me
by Lynne Dover, Angela Epstein, Noemie Lopian
"Jewish Mother Me" is a brutally honest but (nearly) always humorous look at the world of the Jewish mother. And why, despite her unashamed need to mother, or even smother, everyone she meets, she can also be a source of wisdom and cause for celebration.In each episode the three UK based hosts, all nurtured by Jewish mothers, and now Jewish mothers themselves, chew over subjects through the prism of their experiences. The aim of each podcast is to leave you feeling, at the very least, amused and at best inspired by the uniquely warm, sometimes bonkers, but always well intended
Episodes
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Series 6: Episode 1 - Counting On Mum
Rachel Riley MBE is well known for her successful television career as well as her inspirational work as a holocaust educationer and campaigner against antisemitism. But it all started with her ambitious Jewish mum who encouraged Rachel, then a new graduate, to apply for a job on TV’s Countdown.…
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Series 5: Episode 7 - Single Vision
As Head of Factual at ITV, Jo Clinton-Davis has brought us some of the nation's most memorable television programmes. But behind her glittering career lies an unimaginable personal tragedy. Widowed as a young woman while raising a toddler and pregnant with her second child, she was forced to...
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Series 5: Episode 6 - Behind The Brief
We speak to barrister and powerhouse international lawyer Natasha Hausdorff about the family influences and personal experiences that have shaped her extraordinary career, and her warrior role in standing up for what is right.
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Series 5: Episode 5 - There's More Than One Direction
Acclaimed TV and film producer Leo Pearlman, whose company brought us Gavin & Stacey, Harry Styles. One Night In Manchester, and more, chats with us about his life, Jewish background, beloved mother, stellar career and how he was never going to be an accountant!
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Series 5: Episode 4 - From Missing The Signs To Mending The Heartache
After nine years together and a big wedding, Eve Simmon’s future as a traditional Jewish wife and mother seemed secure. Just six months later, that dream collapsed when her husband blindsided her by demanding a divorce. With raw honesty, Eve reflects on the shock of such sudden rejection and the...
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Series 5: Episode 3 - Breaking The Silence
When Abigail’s non-verbal son, Asaf, was diagnosed with severe autism, she assumed his inner world was limited, at best, to a childlike understanding. Recently, however, through a typing technique, Asaf has found a way to communicate, revealing to his mother an astonishingly rich and nuanced...
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Series 5: Episode 2 - My First Love Sent My Second Love To Me
When mother-of-four Anna Prais lost her husband of 30 years, the boy she fell for at 17, she couldn’t imagine loving anyone else. Then she met Shaul, a father of five. Now happily married she feels as if Shaul was sent by her late husband. Anna’s story is a testament to hope, showing that second...
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Series 5: Episode 1 - B Positive
B Positive - This was the blood type of Ori Goldberg - a wonderful, spirited four-year-old boy who lost his battle with pulmonary hypertension, and one that perfectly reflected his family’s outlook on life. We speak to his devoted mother, Jess, who opens up about her son’s courageous fight for...
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Series 4: - Bonus Episode - 5785 - Looking Back To Look Forward
As Rosh Hashana approaches, we three podcasters reflect on the past 12 months of the Jewish calendar, sharing personal highs and lows, and our hopes for, and thoughts about, the year ahead.
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Series 4: Episode 11 - From Bylines To Bubbes
We sit down for a warm chat with Josh Glancy, columnist and Associate Editor of The Sunday Times, about life in one of British journalism’s top jobs - and the innumerable Jewish mothers and grandmothers who have shaped his world. We lost count…
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Series 4: episode 10 - Second Mum, A Jewish First!
Though not Jewish herself, Daily Telegraph Associate Editor Camilla Tominey reflects on the profound influence of her Jewish stepmother, Bern. After losing her own mother at just 23, Camilla was mothered for far longer by the woman who became her father’s second wife. With warmth and candour, she...
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Series 4: Episode 9 - I Have Cancer – And You Still Want to Marry Me?
After navigating divorce and the realities of single motherhood, Chana Brown never expected to meet her soulmate - let alone across a long-distance relationship. But, just as he proposed, her cancer turned everything upside down. With warmth, candour and remarkable resilience, Chana reflects on…
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Series 4: Episode 8 - Jeff Wayne : Warmth Of The World
Join us for a cosy and uplifting chat with Jeff Wayne, legendary composer of War Of The Worlds, not just about music but about his Jewish roots, the influence of Jewish mothers (and fathers) and the wonderful warmth of his wife and family.
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Series 4:- BONUS EPISODE - 'Blend It Like Beckham'
Mothers-in-law have long been the butt of jokes. It can be a tricky relationship - as Victoria Beckham has discovered. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, it can be quite the opposite … as we discuss
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Series 4: Episode 7 - 'It's Enough'
When Daniella Lerner gave birth to quintuplets, only one, her daughter, Jodie, survived. In a deeply moving interview Daniella speaks candidly about her experiences of motherhood and how she learnt to adopt the philosophy of 'it’s enough' in order to move on from bad times and look to the future.
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Series 4: Episode 5 - Caprice, Love And Faith: A recipe for the model life.
Model, film producer and entrepreneur, Caprice Bourret opens up about her Jewish faith, her 'miraculous' babies and why a nice Jewish girl is now making Christmas movies! All life is wrapped up in Cap`s warm, witty and wise views. Prepare to be comforted and uplifted.. And watch out for Caprice`s...
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Series 4 - Episode 6 - Finding One To Make Two
Bobby Seagull is a teacher, writer and broadcaster. Yet, for this maths genius, what is yet to add up is finding THE ONE. A former star of the Netflix series 'Indian Matchmaking' , Bobby talks to us about turning to Jewish mothers for romantic advice.
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Series 4: Episode 4 - Don't Judge, Just Love
Writer, broadcaster, Holocaust educator and television personality Rob 'Judge' Rinder MBE reflects on the love, guidance and influence he has enjoyed from the Jewish women in his family - not least his extraordinary mum, Angela Cohen.
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Bonus Episode - Holocaust Memorial Special - Personal Loss And The Responsibility Of Holocaust Remembrance.
When our colleague Noemie lost her beloved 'Mama', a Holocaust survivor, her grief was compounded by the knowledge that the world had also lost another witness to the horrors of the Nazis. In a deeply moving interview Noemie shares how she balances personal bereavement with the responsibility of...
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Series 4 - BONUS Episode - Do We Know It’s Christmas
Our podcasters talk about being Jewish during the festive season, why they still love Christmas and what it means to celebrate Chanuka at the same time
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Series 4 - Episode 3: Living Life To The (Time) Limit
When Mandy Barash was diagnosed with incurable ovarian cancer she, and her husband Russell, vowed to keep the illness a secret and make every moment count. Following the untimely passing of this extraordinary woma, Russ has had to experience family milestones without her including the marriage of...
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Series 4 Bonus Episode:- Rosh Hashana - The Sweet Taste Of Forgiveness
We podcasters reflect on the Jewish New Year - its honey drenched tastes, timeless traditions and the chance to forgive and be forgiven.
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Series 4 - Episode 2: The Joy Of Mixed Blessings
Journalist and Christian priest Giles Fraser has a Jewish wife, and their children are being raised in both traditions. Giles shares with us the blessings of this blended life
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Series 4 - Episode 1: Oy Vey, Old Age!
It’s people not wrinkles who can make us feel older. Some Jewish Mother Me tips on how to avoid this!
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Series 3: Episode 8 - “No is not an option”
Irene Estry is the UK’s oldest fitness instructor. Still stretching and bending at 82 , Irene has refused to fold in the face of tough personal challenges and shows no sign of slowing down.
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Series 3 - BONUS EPISODE - Oh Crumbs! It's Passover (Just Like Our Mothers Used To Make...)
We discuss the marathon preparation for the festival of Pesach (Passover) - the food, the cleaning, the exhaustion and, eventually, the exhilaration!
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Series 3: Episode 7 - What's To hate?
At a time of turmoil, prejudice and intolerance, we wonder why there`s so much hate when it`s so much easier to love?
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Season 3: Episode 6. #Jewface - Do You Have To Be Jewish?
Do actors need to be Jewish to play a Jewish mother? Tamsin Greig, from TV’s Friday Night Dinner, thinks so. We discuss…
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Season 3: Episode 5. Jewish Mother? Not Me !
Warm - hearted chat with Paul Morgan-Bentley, Head of investigations at 'The Times', who reflects on his modern orthodox Jewish background, his path to parenthood with husband Robin and the forming of new traditions as they raise their little boy together.
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Season 3: Episode 4. You Don't Have To Be Jewish
Author, broadcaster and editor-at-large of the New European, Matthew d'Ancona, who isn’t Jewish, reflects on his connection with Judaism, not least through his deep friendship with the late Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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Season 3: Episode 3. The Inside Outsider
We chat to award-winning British journalist, novelist and Editor of The Jewish Chronicle, Jake Wallis Simons, about his fascinating career and journey through Judaism
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Series 3. Episode 2. To life! Why celebration is needed more than ever.
With so many lives brutalised, after Hamas attacked Israel, and with so much suffering in the world, as Jewish mothers we look for ways to find light in the darkness.
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Series 3 - Episode 1 Remembrance And Renewal
We talk to the inspirational Devorah Kay whose son, Eli, was murdered by a Hamas terrorist
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Season 2 - BONUS EPISODE - 'Thank you but...'
Why do some women find it so hard to take a compliment? Our podcasters wonder, in the case of Jewish women, if it’s down to the imposter syndrome experienced by generations of Jewish mothers.
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Season 2 Episode 12 - A Taste Of Mummy
For a taste of home comfort join us as we feast on memories of the foods our beloved Jewish mothers used to make.
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Season 2 Episode 11 - 'Netflix, Netflix, Make Me A Match'
We talk to the charismatic Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of hit TV show 'Jewish Matchmaking', who is bringing love, light - and matches - to the world 🌎
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Season 2 Episode 10 - My Husband’s Blessing
When Michelle Ciffer’s husband, Adrian, was dying of cancer he insisted that his one time teenage bride must find love again. In an extraordinary story, that crosses the Atlantic, Michelle shares her journey through grief, loss and renewal.
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Season 2 Episode 9 - 'It’s In The DNA'
Journalist, author and former Channel 4 and Newsnight Economics Editor, Paul Mason touchingly reflects on the influence of his late mother and her wider Jewish family.
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BONUS EPISODE By Non- Royal Assent - A Message For Harry
We pass on wisdom we’ve learned from Jewish matriarchs we’ve known in a bid to help the troubled Prince . (Even if he didn't ask for it!)
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Season 2 Episode 8 - No Regrets
Writer, broadcaster and former politician, Edwina Currie, talks about her formidable Jewish mother, her career and - oy! - marrying out.
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Season 2 - Episode 7 'Spirit And Survival'
Auschwitz survivor Ike Alterman was 13 years old when his beloved mother, Chawa, was marched away by the Nazis, along with his brother and sister. In this deeply moving interview, Ike reflects on their traumatic separation, how his mother was 'always with me' throughout his own horrendous…
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Season 2 Episode 6 'For Your Love'
We talk to award-winning singer/songwriter and founder member of 10cc, Graham Gouldman, about his beloved mother and her influence on his illustrious career
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Season 2 - Episode 5 Mother's Boy
Manchester born award-winning author Howard Jacobson is on home turf as he talks to we fellow Mancunians about work, life and, of course, his own Jewish mother.
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Season 2 Episode 4 - Royal, Regal, Real - Reflections On The Loss Of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Reflections On The Loss Of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
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Season 2 Episode 3 - Dealing with the pre-emptive nest
In this soulful episode we talk about emotional planning for the things ahead we know we can’t change
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Series 2 Episode 2 "Lawyer/doctor/accountant? You don’t have to listen to your parents"
Prince William look alike Dan Tannenbaum talks about steering away from 'traditional careers'
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Series 2 - Episode 1 - To Drama With Love
Enjoy the wit, warmth and wisdom of two formidable Jewish mothers as we chat to multi-award-winning producer, Nicola Shindler OBE and her legendary school teacher mum, Gaye.
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Episode 17 - Only But Not Lonely
The mum of an only child explains how she and her husband made peace with their unsuccessful struggle to have more children
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Episode 16 - Home And Away
Phil Salter reflects on the impact of being sent away to boarding school at 9 years old
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Episode 15 - Mates Rates
Friendship can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But Jewish maternal wisdom is there to guide us in the art of being a good pal.
About this show
"Jewish Mother Me" is a brutally honest but (nearly) always humorous look at the world of the Jewish mother. And why, despite her unashamed need to mother, or even smother, everyone she meets, she can also be a source of wisdom and cause for celebration.In each episode the three UK based hosts, all nurtured by Jewish mothers, and now Jewish mothers themselves, chew over subjects through the prism of their experiences. The aim of each podcast is to leave you feeling, at the very least, amused and at best inspired by the uniquely warm, sometimes bonkers, but always well intended
Hosted by
Lynne Dover, Angela Epstein, Noemie Lopian