About this episode
This week on Common Faith , we welcome bestselling author and culinary innovator Jake Cohen to the table for a conversation as rich and flavorful as his recipes. With Rosh Hashanah just around the corner, Jake shares how food brings tradition, memory, and modern creativity together in celebrating the Jewish New Year. From brisket and gefilte fish to contemporary twists on holiday classics, we explore how meals can be more than sustenance—they can be rituals of connection, resilience, and joy. Join us as we talk about Jake’s own journey of blending heritage with his cooking, what Rosh Hashanah means to him, and how food becomes a language of faith, family, and community. Whether you’re preparing your own holiday table or simply curious about the deeper meaning behind these traditions, this conversation will leave you inspired—and maybe a little hungry. Links: Jake Cohen https://www.wakeandjake.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jakecohen https://www.tiktok.com/@jakecohen Dinner Party Animal https://www.wakeandjake.com/dinner-party-animal One Table https://www.onetable.org Park Avenue Synagogue https://www.pasyn.org https://www.instagram.com/parkavenuesyn/# Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove: https://www.instagram.com/elliot_cosgrove https://x.com/RabbiCosgrove Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.