Bringing Jewish Joy, Pride, and Education to the World
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 TikTok and more than 200,000 on Instagram, 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.
Melinda began her career in 2011 with her kosher food blog, Kitchen Tested, where she shared original recipes and personal stories. Her love for Jewish food and storytelling led to her debut cookbook, EAT JEWISH, releasing September 2, 2025, a heartfelt celebration of Jewish comfort food and the cultural traditions that bring it to life.
Affectionately known as the “Jewish TikTok Mom,” Melinda also mentors creators and encourages others to proudly share their Jewish identity online. She believes we grow better when we grow together and is passionate about helping more Jewish voices be seen, heard, and celebrated.
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.
At her core, Melinda is made of Jewish joy—and she’s here to help others live and share that joy, too.
