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Tiffany Haddish's Bat Mitzvah- Exclusive with Rabbi Susan Silverman

Rabbi Susan Silverman opens up about officiating Tiffany Haddish's emotional 40th birthday bat mitzvah, Haddish's surprising Jewish heritage, and sweet stories about sister Sarah Silverman.

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Tiffany Haddish's Bat Mitzvah- Exclusive with Rabbi Susan Silverman

Show notes

This episode features an exclusive conversation with Rabbi Susan Silverman about officiating comedian Tiffany Haddish's bat mitzvah, held to mark Haddish's 40th birthday. Susan describes how moved and energized Haddish was as she studied Jewish text and history, often weeping with excitement as she connected with her heritage.

The discussion covers Haddish's difficult upbringing in South Central Los Angeles, including time spent in foster care, and the powerful discovery in her mid-20s that her biological father was a Jewish refugee from Eritrea. Susan reflects on how that revelation felt like Haddish was uncovering something she'd always known.

The conversation also touches on Haddish's new comedy special centered on her bat mitzvah journey, the involvement of Billy Crystal and Susan's sister Sarah Silverman in the celebration, and some funny childhood memories of Sarah. Finally, the hosts discuss Haddish's inspiring transformation from foster care to becoming a board member of Susan's charity, Second Nurture, which helps place foster children with Jewish families.

Key takeaways

  • Tiffany Haddish celebrated her 40th birthday with a bat mitzvah officiated by Rabbi Susan Silverman.
  • Haddish discovered in her mid-20s that her biological father was a Jewish refugee from Eritrea, which deeply shaped her connection to Judaism.
  • Susan Silverman describes Haddish as emotionally moved and excited while studying Jewish texts and history in preparation for her bat mitzvah.
  • Billy Crystal and comedian Sarah Silverman (Susan's sister) were both involved in supporting Haddish's Torah reading and celebration.
  • Haddish's bat mitzvah experience is featured in a new comedy special on Netflix.
  • Despite a tough upbringing that included foster care, Haddish is now a role model and sits on the board of Susan Silverman's charity, Second Nurture.
  • Second Nurture partners with Jewish communities and synagogues, mainly in LA, to help families adopt children from the foster care system.

Highlights

  • 0:26 — Tiffany Haddish celebrates her bat mitzvah at 40
  • 1:07 — Susan describes Tiffany being moved to tears while studying Jewish texts
  • 1:25 — Tiffany learns her biological father was a Jewish refugee from Eritrea
  • 2:11 — Tiffany's bat mitzvah comedy special heads to Netflix
  • 2:24 — Billy Crystal and Sarah Silverman join the celebration
  • 2:32 — Susan shares funny childhood memories of sister Sarah Silverman
  • 5:04 — Discussion of Tiffany's foster care background and resilience
  • 5:29 — Tiffany joins the board of Susan's charity, Second Nurture
00:00:00 Tiffany's bat mitzvah
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