A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar

<p>What’s this Asarah B’Tevet fast all about? We then swing on the pendulum between sorrow and joy at the hostage exchange. John’s representative, Brad Schneider (D-IL), discusses being a Jewish congressman these days...

<p>A few weeks off and the whole Middle East changes, and hopefully soon for our precious hostages. It’s Chanukah season, so we discuss our victory over the Syrians – then (Syrian-Greeks) and now. Speaking of...

<p>We discuss celebrating Simchat Torah on the yahrtzeit of 10/7, embracing both the darkness and the light – as Jews do so well. Anshe Sholom alum Richard Goldberg, who has the coolest resume ever (including being...

<p>We discuss Israel’s remarkable success against Hezbollah so far, including whether we can rejoice in our enemy’s destruction (we can) and whether AOC understands the laws of armed conflict (she doesn’t). Although...

<p>We discuss Asher’s connection to the Goldberg-Polin family, with the tragedy of Hersh and the strength of his mom. “The king is in the field” during the month of Elul, but are we lobbying Him or is He campaigning for...

<p>Asher describes the various restrictions during The Three Weeks, our collective period of mourning, but more importantly, explains what they are meant to elicit. Speaking of which, we are joined by Jeff Schoep, once...

<p>In the midst of Omer counting, John admits being off track, even with tech support. As anti-Israel disturbances continue, Asher provides a firsthand account from Ann Arbor. We invite Tom Berner to describe what his...

<p>In the midst of Omer counting, John admits being off track, even with tech support. As anti-Israel disturbances continue, Asher provides a firsthand account from Ann Arbor. We invite Tom Berner to describe what his...

<p>John wonders whether the recent eclipse and earthquake should have us concerned, and Asher assures us that gam zu l’tovah – everything is for the good. He also convinces us to say shehechiyanu more often. We begin...

<p>Asher describes his new Ann Arbor gig, as all eyes remain on Michigan this election year. Speaking of politicians, we discuss whether Schumer is such a shomer and why Proxmire should be better known. John questions...

Baby it’s cold outside! In a surprise twist, Asher acknowledges Nathan of Gaza for the Tu Bishvat seder. We then contemplate WWMLKD (what would MLK do) in the current environment. John summarizes the flawed ICJ case...

<p>Asher describes his ongoing Israel advocacy efforts, including his recent trip to the Holy Land, which included visiting hospitals, picking lettuce, and reveling in his strange love of driving there. We then discuss...

<p>Asher describes being one of almost 300,000 at the Israel rally, while John joined virtually. We turn our ire on fellow Jews who give aid and comfort to the enemy, and suggest mini-cherem for them. After questioning...

<p>We lament the “useful idiots” who support Hamas, but derive hope from our true allies. Asher surprisingly announces his political aspirations, while John (an avid C-SPAN viewer) advises caution. Asher memorializes...

<p>In our most somber episode (hopefully ever), we discuss how we celebrated Judaism’s happiest day on Israel’s saddest day. Asher taps his expertise on Islam to explain the 10/7 perpetrators, while we try to understand...