For decades, the Jewish mother has been portrayed as overbearing, nagging, never satisfied, and embarrassingly intrusive. It’s an easy way to get a laugh, and modern comedians are still perpetuating this inaccurate stereotype. but this new album makes the case that we can still find humor in an updated, positive version of this character. Award-winning songwriter Lauren Mayer has written 13 songs exploring food (“My Bubbe’s Brisket”), parental concern (“I Can’t Help It, I Worry”), emotional expressiveness (“Kvelling & Kvetching”) and more, from her unique perspective as a Jewish mother with a history degree and extensive experience tackling tough issues through song.

Don’t Mind Me (I’ll Just Sit Here in the Dark)