It’s Turkey Time! In this warm and wonderfully flavorful Thanksgiving episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with Duff Goldman — celebrity pastry chef, bestselling cookbook author, Food Network Icon, and beloved host of shows like Ace of Cakes, Kids Baking Championship, Buddy vs. Duff, and Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time. Together, they dig into the stories and traditions that shaped Duff’s life long before he became America’s favorite baker.Duff opens up about his personal experiences with anti-Jew bigotry in New England, and how that deepened his connection to Jewish culture, family, and food. They discuss the joys and challenges of Duff’s professional achievements as a master baker, from mentoring young bakers on television to navigating the pressure of high-profile baking competitions. Duff also discusses his upcoming venture — Duff's Deli and Market, opening soon in the Atlanta airport — and his philosophy on food, tradition, and community. Duff shares heartfelt reflections on his recovery from a devastating car accident, and his commitment to tzedakahThis episode is a celebration of resilience, tradition, and the Jewish roots behind Duff’s irresistible warmth and artistry. It’s a perfect blend of heart, humor, and holiday spirit.Topics Include:Duff’s love of “Tzedakah”, the Jewish value of CharityDuff’s multicultural Passover Seders & Thanksgiving DinnersKids Baking Championship InsightsThe Birth of the iconic Charm City CakesJewish-Themed Cakes and Duff's DeliThanksgiving Traditions and FamilyThis episode is supported by The Dream Raffle. Win a Jerusalem dream home!Mentioned In The Episode:Duff Goldman InstagramDuff Goldman YoutubeDuff Goldman “Tzedakah” PageBeing Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza by Peter BeinartInside the Tunnels of GazaThe Story of PurimWhen Jon Stewart and Peter Beinart Threw Isreal Under the BusSave A Child’s HeartJacqueline Winch (Duff Goldman’s Artist Mom)Here’s Who Won the Food Network’s First Ever Hanukkah Cooking ChallengeDuff Goldman Injured in Crash Allegedly Caused by Drunk DriverKids Baking Championship (Hulu)Charm City CakesAce of CakesDuff’s Favorite Spots “Best Things I Ever Ate”Edmart Deli ClosedFoie Grock's Chefs Bruce Kalman & Duff Goldman (YouTube)Silver YadDuff’s Deli and Market - AtlantaJapan's ancient art of taiko drummingJapanese KotoManzanar War Relocation CenterMichael VoltaggioDuff’s Food on GoldbellyMichael CimarustiRuss and DaughtersWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, Production Interns: Sasha Nelson, Emma Webb, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt

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