There’s No One Way to Orthodox with Jewish TikTok Star Melinda Strauss

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Melinda Strauss is a modern Orthodox Jewish influencer and food blogger who passionately believes that Jewish joy is resistance and Jewish presence is power. Her digital journey began with a singular mission: to share, educate and enlighten others about the richness of Orthodox Jewish life. Feeling consistently misrepresented and misunderstood, Melinda took it upon herself to authentically showcase Orthodox Jewish identity to the world.

What started with kosher recipe videos quickly grew into a powerful platform that highlights Jewish traditions, such as putting on Tefillin or wearing a Yarmulke. Her content has been met with some hate - but more curiosity and compassion. Today, Melinda Strauss is a vocal advocate for Jewish people, using her voice to increase visibility, fight anti-Jewish bigotry and celebrate Jewish heritage and culture globally — and she’s only just getting started.

In this conversation with Jonah, Melinda discusses:

• The current climate and safety concerns facing the global Jewish community 
• Melinda’s upcoming kosher cookbook Eat Jewish: 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors and Family Traditions 
• Her personal journey living with Type 1 Diabetes
• Her nuanced thoughts on certain Jewish laws, including The Get 
• The rich, diverse, and evolving tapestry of Orthodox Jewish identity 

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Host & Production Team

Host/Creator: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sasha Nelson; Content Director: Alexandra Fugère; Associate Producer: Sean Leviashvili); Editor: Kai Patterson; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Graphic Designer: Noah Bell

More Melinda Strauss

• https://melindastrauss.com/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@therealmelindastrauss

Mentioned in Episode

• Order Melinda’s Cookbook– Eat Jewish: Over 100 Recipes That Blend Jewish Heritage, Modern Flavors and Family Traditions
• Montana Tucker on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Season 1
• Baby Ariel on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Season 1
• “When They Go Low, We Go Chai” T-Shirt
• Melinda’s Viral Video About Her Nephew Wrapping Tefillin
• What Is A Get? Understanding Divorce Law in The Orthodox Jewish Community
• What is Modern Orthodox Judaism?
• Understanding The “Niddah” or Family Purity Laws of Judaism
• Everything You Need To Know About The Mikvah
• Melinda’s Post-10/7 Video
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