Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAndor and the Art of Resistance
Set during the ascendancy of the evil galactic empire, Andor, whose full second and final season is now out on Disney+, strips away the mythic and r…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
‘The Studio’ and the Shul
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+…
11 months ago
Before the Iron Throne, There Was the ‘House of David’
Long before Westeros crowned its kings, ancient Israel had its own saga of ambition, betrayal, prophecy, and power. In this episode of PopTorah, Rab…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Searching for God at ‘The White Lotus’
Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ trades Sicilian scandal for Thai transcendence, following guests who journey to Thailand seeking serenity, connection,…
1 year ago
Pop-pourri — Comfort Watches for Tumultuous Times
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-watchin…
1 year, 1 month ago
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ … But Should You Go?
Weddings are supposed to be joyous occasions—but what happens when everything goes off the rails? In this celebratory episode of PopTorah, we RSVP t…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Poppys: PopTorah 2025 Oscars Special!
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…
1 year, 2 months ago
No ‘Pain’, No Gain
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 fol…
1 year, 2 months ago
Knowing the ‘Complete Unknown’
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 Comple…
1 year, 2 months ago
Over the Hill and Undercover: Being ‘A Man on the Inside’ and Out
What can an undercover spy in a retirement home teach us about aging, purpose, and truly living? In this episode, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky discuss ‘…
1 year, 3 months ago