Rabbi David Wolpe needs no introduction, but if you insist: He’s a scholar in residence at the Maimonides Fund, Rabbi Emeritus at LA’s Sinai Temple, and formerly a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School (where, you know, Yael…never mind).

This is a somewhat optimistic, thoughtful (well, at least Wolpe’s part), conversation about why Jews are fine (when’s the last time you saw a Hittite walking around?), whether the bible is true, how we can build stronger friendships with other communities, and if we should forgive Kanye….not to mention Mandy Patinkin.

Happy Passover to our Jews, and Happy Easter to our Christians! Everyone else, have a wonderful and happy week, and thank you for listening!

Also:

* Jews like our clouds without silver lining.

* Things are great! All things considered.

* There’s no such thing as a grown up.

* The wrath of Jewish WhatsApp groups (you don’t need to text him about every Swastika)

* Wait, not everything in the bible is real?? A controversial sermon.

* What makes the Exodus true? An interview with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman (but finish listening to this first)

* Is AI good for the Jews?

* How Jewish do you need to be?

* Why did you become a Rabbi?

* What to say to a young Jew who wants out?

* Recommended reading: Testament of a Jew from Saragossa, by Eli Wiesel.

* We live in a society where victimhood is power.

* We need you!

* Where have all the Hittites gone?

* Can Judaism survive without a Tzar?

* Which Jews can we kick out though?

* Does Rabbi Wolpe forgive Kanye?

* Can’t finish without Pharoah Mandy Patinkin.

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