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  • ‘Seasons’ of Love

    ‘Seasons’ of Love
    2025/06/19
    In this episode, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky dive into Netflix’s new dramedy The Four Seasons, a modern take on love, friendship, and the many seasons of life. Inspired by the eponymous 1981 film, the series invites us to reflect on aging, change, and the beauty and complexity of long-term relationships. Join us as we explore how […]
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    40 分
  • Andor and the Art of Resistance

    Andor and the Art of Resistance
    2025/06/05
    Set during the ascendancy of the evil galactic empire, Andor, whose full second and final season is now out on Disney+, strips away the mythic and reveals the human cost of rebellion. In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky explore the critically acclaimed Star Wars series that trades spectacle for soul-searching — and asks what it […]
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    53 分
  • ‘The Studio’ and the Shul

    ‘The Studio’ and the Shul
    2025/05/22
    What do a Hollywood studio and a synagogue have in common? In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky explore ‘The Studio’, the Apple TV+ comedy about the pressures of keeping a creative machine running — and what it reveals about the challenges of sustaining meaningful work in the shadow of institutional demands. From […]
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    40 分
  • Before the Iron Throne, There Was the ‘House of David’

    Before the Iron Throne, There Was the ‘House of David’
    2025/05/08
    Long before Westeros crowned its kings, ancient Israel had its own saga of ambition, betrayal, prophecy, and power. In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky explore House of David, the new Prime series that reimagines the life of Israel’s most iconic and enigmatic ruler. Who really was King David—and who gets to tell his story? […]
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    46 分
  • Searching for God at ‘The White Lotus’

    Searching for God at ‘The White Lotus’
    2025/04/17
    Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ trades Sicilian scandal for Thai transcendence, following guests who journey to Thailand seeking serenity, connection, and maybe even enlightenment. What they find, however, is far more complicated. In this soul-searching episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky unpack the show’s exploration of wealth, power, relationships, and the search for […]
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    55 分
  • Pop-pourri — Comfort Watches for Tumultuous Times

    Pop-pourri — Comfort Watches for Tumultuous Times
    2025/03/27
    When the world seems to be going off the rails, what movies and shows do we turn to for comfort, and why? Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky are binge-watching at the edge of the abyss. Join us as we catch up on everything Jewish about our favorite pop culture offerings of this Winter of our Discontent. […]
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    40 分
  • ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ … But Should You Go?

    ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ … But Should You Go?
    2025/03/13
    Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions—but what happens when everything goes off the rails? In this celebratory episode of PopTorah, we RSVP to You’re Cordially Invited, the new comedy that turns a dream destination wedding into a hilarious disaster. Join Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky as they unpack the film’s themes of love, family, and […]
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    33 分
  • The Poppys: PopTorah 2025 Oscars Special!

    The Poppys: PopTorah 2025 Oscars Special!
    2025/02/27
    The 97th Academy Awards are here, and Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky are here to talk about the Torah of this year’s nominees. In this special episode, we discuss Emilia Perez, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Wicked, Anora, The Apprentice, and more! Who will win, who should win, who stirred controversy, and who got the coveted “PopTorah Bump”? And, most importantly, which movie […]
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    37 分