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Video Jewish Values: Philanthropy with Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner opens up about how his Jewish upbringing, a legacy of comedic giants, and a family history shaped by the Holocaust instilled in him a lifelong devotion to education, truth, and social justice.
Video Larry David's Guide to Judaism | Curb Your Enthusiasm (2017) | HBO
Larry David bumbles his way through Jewish customs, rituals, and identity in this hilariously cringe-worthy Curb Your Enthusiasm clip reel.
Video What Is Judaism? - Rabbi David Wolpe
Rabbi David Wolpe joins Alex O'Connor to untangle what Judaism really is, wrestling with violent Old Testament commands, the problem of suffering, the afterlife, Jesus, and vivid memories of debating Christopher Hitchens.
Video Sarah Interviews Rabbi Susan Silverman | I Love You, America on Hulu
Sarah Silverman sits down with her sister, Rabbi Susan Silverman, for a heartfelt and funny conversation about faith, activism in Jerusalem, and the urgent need to reform the global foster care system.
Video Her Father Was a Nazi. Her Grandchildren Are Orthodox Jews.
An extraordinary story of transformation, exploring how one woman confronted her father's Nazi past and paved the way for her grandchildren to live as Orthodox Jews.
Video The Comedians Who Turned Being Jewish Into Their Best Material - Modi, Tiffany Haddish Yohay Sponder
Join Jonah Platt for a hilarious and heartfelt special featuring Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Yohay Sponder, and Modi as they discuss the power of Jewish comedy, finding minyans on the road, and bringing diverse audiences together through laughter.
Embed Abrahamic House
Mohammed Al Samawi, Yemeni refugee and author of The Fox Hunt, joins Jonah on location at Abrahamic House in Washington, D.C., for a conversation about the painstaking work of learning another person’s story
Audio The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay)
After analyzing thousands of hateful messages, Jonah Platt reveals how social media and academic institutions have systematically redefined Zionism, and offers a long-term blueprint for reclaiming the narrative.
Video The Truth About Being a Jew in Hollywood | Michael Rapaport
Actor Michael Rapaport opens up to Rabbi David Bashevkin about feeling alone in Hollywood after October 7th, his decision to start wrapping tefillin, and unforgettable encounters with hostages Or Levy and Yarden Bibas during his seven trips to Israel.