Michael Gilboa, Juan Mejia, Esther Hugenholtz, and Noah Ferro discuss conversion to Judaism from their perspectives as rabbis who themselves converted. Special guests bring their insights about Judaism, the conversion process, and what it means to join the Jewish people.
Eric Cartman of South Park has (apparently) converted to Judaism and become a rabbi. Rabbi Michael Gilboa, Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz, and Rabbi Juan Mejia discuss the implications of this fictional anti-Semite's journey to Torah and mitzvot. Are there people whose past deeds are so bad that they...
Published 12/13/21
Rabbi Michael Gilboa and Rabbi Juan Mejia discuss a fascinating midrash from Nedarim 32a in the Talmud: Abraham misses a chance to share Judaism with the people of Sodom, resulting in tragedy for everyone involved.
Published 04/28/21