Rabbis Michael Knopf and Jesse Olitzky are lifelong friends, pop culture fanboys, and lovers of all things Jewish. Join them every other week for a conversation about what’s going on in pop culture from a Jewish perspective and about Judaism through the lens of pop culture.

The new film ‘In the Heights’, based on Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway show of the same name, features stunning visuals, extraordinary choreography, breakout performances, and gorgeous, infectious music. But it’s not only  a feast for the eyes and ears; it also stirs the heart, stimulates the mind, and energizes the spirit, dealing with themes like immigration, class, race, power, and the power of dreams. Join Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky as they take the 1 train all the way to the top of Manhattan and explore everything ‘In the Heights” has to offer, including the controversy around colorism and representation currently swirling around the film and its creative team.

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