Episodios

  • ‘The Studio’ and the Shul

    ‘The Studio’ and the Shul
    May 22 2025
    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 m
  • Before the Iron Throne, There Was the ‘House of David’

    Before the Iron Throne, There Was the ‘House of David’
    May 8 2025
    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 m
  • Searching for God at ‘The White Lotus’

    Searching for God at ‘The White Lotus’
    Apr 17 2025
    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 m
  • Pop-pourri — Comfort Watches for Tumultuous Times

    Pop-pourri — Comfort Watches for Tumultuous Times
    Mar 27 2025
    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 m
  • ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ … But Should You Go?

    ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ … But Should You Go?
    Mar 13 2025
    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 m
  • The Poppys: PopTorah 2025 Oscars Special!

    The Poppys: PopTorah 2025 Oscars Special!
    Feb 27 2025
    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 m
  • No ‘Pain’, No Gain

    No ‘Pain’, No Gain
    Feb 13 2025
    What do we owe the past — and each other? In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky unpack ‘A Real Pain’, the poignant new film that follows two cousins on a journey through Poland, confronting history, family, and their own complicated relationship. Through the lens of Jewish tradition, we explore how grief, memory, […]
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    42 m
  • Knowing the ‘Complete Unknown’

    Knowing the ‘Complete Unknown’
    Jan 30 2025
    Who is Bob Dylan, really? In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky are joined by friend-of-the-pod Henry Bernstein to explore ‘A Complete Unknown’, the new biopic that takes us behind the enigmatic persona of one of music’s most influential figures. As we unpack Dylan’s journey of self-discovery and reinvention, we examine how his […]
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    1 h y 3 m
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