Show & Teller

In Episode 6 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with Jewish comedian, writer, and performer Antonia Lassar for a hilarious and insightful conversation about comedy, community, and the many flavors of Jewish life. Antonia has performed stand-up in synagogues and Jewish communities across the country, giving her a unique perspective on the traditions, personalities, and...

In Episode 5 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with UCLA student activist Eli Tsives for a candid conversation about how one day changed the course of his life. Eli arrived at UCLA just weeks before the events of October 7, never imagining how dramatically his college experience would change. He shares what it was like navigating campus during a time of intense divisi...

In Episode 4 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with world-class athlete Beatie Deutsch for an inspiring conversation about discipline, purpose, and what it takes to perform at the highest level. Beatie shares the story of her incredible athletic journey, the mindset required to compete as an elite athlete, and how she balances intense training and competition with spi...

In Episode 3 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with legendary writer and producer Lloyd J. Schwartz for a conversation filled with stories, insight, and timeless wisdom. Lloyd shares his journey growing up in the world of Hollywood and carving out his own path in comedy and television. From working on classics like The Brady Bunch and Gilligan’s Island with his father...

In Episode 5 of Torah Time, we explore what happens immediately after the flood, when the world resets, but human nature doesn’t. Noah, the man who survived it all, plants a vineyard, drinks, and becomes drunk. What follows is one of the Torah’s most strange and revealing moments, as his sons respond in very different ways to seeing their father exposed. This episode dives into what this story mig...

In Episode 2 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with inspirational speaker Lori Plager for a deeply moving and powerful conversation. Lori shares her journey of perseverance while facing cancer and ongoing health challenges, and how she continues to live a life filled with meaning, gratitude, and purpose despite unimaginable circumstances. Her outlook is both grounding...

Season 4 of Show & Teller kicks off with comedian, writer, and activist Ami Kozak. Ami shares his journey into comedy, how he developed his voice as a performer, and why he’s chosen to use humor as a tool for commentary and activism within the Jewish world. Along the way, Ami breaks into a few of his famous impressions, giving the conversation plenty of unexpected and hilarious moments. Rabbi...

In the final episode of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with Miriam Cohen, acclaimed chef, cookbook author, and the creative force behind @overtimecook. Miriam shares how cooking is not just what she does, but who she is. From the constant pull to create new recipes to the deep meaning she finds in preparing Shabbat meals, this conversation explores food as creativity,...

In Episode 9 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with Kylie Ora Lobell, writer, podcaster, and author of Choosing to Be Chosen, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, identity, and transformation. Kylie shares her journey from being raised secular Christian to converting to observant Judaism, opening up about the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of...

In Episode 8 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with Devorah Kigel, Jewish dating and marriage coach and author of Marry a Mensch, for an honest conversation about love, relationships, and the realities of modern dating. Devorah and Rabbi Teller unpack the biggest trends they are seeing in today’s dating scene, what is making connection harder than it needs to be, and...

In Episode 7 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller speaks with Lian Zucker, founder of the LOOP matchmaking app, about the challenges of modern dating and why so many people feel disillusioned by today’s dating apps. They discuss the limitations of the current dating landscape, the emotional toll dating can take, the surprising joy of matchmaking friends, and what it really takes t...

Greg wades straight into humanity’s first hard reset. In this chapter of Show & Teller: Torah Time, he reads the story of Noah, the flood, and the ark, exploring divine disappointment, obedience, destruction, survival, and what it means to start over when the world feels beyond repair. It’s a story about judgment and mercy living side by side, about who gets saved, who doesn’t, and why rebuild...

In Episode 6 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller speaks with Yossi and Chaya Segelman, the founders of Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, about how a simple impulse to help turned into a deeply fulfilling community mission. They share the story of how OBK LA came to be, what it feels like to create real impact through food and service, and how sometimes the most meaningful work is some...

In Episode 5 of Show and Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller speaks with Rom El-Hai, a survivor of the Nova music festival attack. Rom opens up about the moments that shaped that day, what it felt like to live through something unthinkable, and how the experience continues to affect him long after the world moved on. This is a quiet, powerful conversation about trauma, resilience and the ongoi...

Greg marches straight out of Eden and into humanity’s first family meltdown. In this chapter of Show & Teller: Torah Time, he reads the story of Cain and Abel, digs into jealousy, ego, bad offerings, divine side-eye, and the world’s earliest case of sibling rivalry turning… well, biblical. It’s a short chapter with an outsized shadow, raising questions about justice, responsibility, and what i...

In Episode 4 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller speaks with Rabbi Elan Javanfard, a leading voice in Jewish mental health and crisis intervention. Elan works on the front lines with individuals facing severe depression, self-harm, and emotional emergencies, and he brings a rare combination of clinical insight and deep compassion. This conversation addresses the stigma around men...

In Episode 3 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with Ariel Berkowitz, whose life changed forever after a devastating train accident that cost him both legs, and led him to a miraculous encounter with faith. Ariel shares his near-death experience, describing the out-of-body moment when doctors pronounced him gone, and the instant he returned, just as his grandmother fin...

Welcome to Show & Teller: Torah Time A new mini-series under the Show & Teller umbrella where Greg Berman reads through the Torah, 15–20 minutes at a time, offering honest reflections, questions, and modern commentary along the way. In this first episode, Greg introduces the series and begins Bereshit (Genesis) from “In the beginning” through the story of Creation, Adam and Eve, and that f...

In Episode 2 of Show & Teller Season 3, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with comedian and podcast host Daniel Lobell for an honest, funny, and refreshingly lighthearted conversation. Daniel shares his personal journey through Judaism and stand-up, exploring how comedy and faith intersect, and how laughter has guided him through both personal growth and spiritual discovery. This episode is a w...

In the Season 3 premiere of Show & Teller, Rabbi Teller sits down with Shabbos Kestenbaum, the Harvard student who took on one of the world’s most powerful institutions after October 7. Shabbos opens up about his journey from campus life to national activism, his lawsuit against Harvard over antisemitic harassment, and how the events of October 7 reshaped his ideals and sense of Jewish identit...

Why do so many relationships fall apart—and what can we do differently? For the Season 2 Finale of Show & Teller, Rabbi Teller sits down with Kevin Nahai, a respected life and relationship coach and host of the Nobody Listens to Kevin podcast. Together, they dive deep into the most common pitfalls of dating and relationships, unpacking the patterns, mistakes, and limiting beliefs that hold peo...

What does it mean to care for the soul at the end of life? In this eye-opening episode, Rabbi Teller sits down with Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner, BCC — Senior Rabbi and Director of the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Rabbi Weiner shares his unique perspective on the sacred, complex work of guiding patients and families through life’s most difficult moments. Toget...

How do we move past division and find common ground? In this powerful episode, Rabbi Teller sits down with Charlotte Korchak, an internationally recognized Jewish educator and passionate advocate for unity between Israel and the rest of the world. Together, they explore the complexities of the conflict in Israel with nuance, empathy, and a deep desire to de-radicalize tension. Charlotte shares her...

What happens when you refuse to let go of your dream, no matter how long it takes? In this flavorful episode, Rabbi Teller sits down with Lenny, the heart and soul behind Lenny’s Casita, one of the most beloved kosher Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles (and maybe the world). Lenny shares the story of his journey from aspiring chef to culinary powerhouse, holding onto his passion through every setb...

How do you find strength when your dreams feel just out of reach? In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode, Rabbi Teller sits down with Gila Block, founder of Yesh Tikva, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Jewish individuals and couples facing infertility. Gila opens up about her personal journey through reproductive challenges—and how she transformed her pain into a purpose-driven mission...