The Rabbi’s Table: Passover, Easter & the Power of Shared Traditions

Bishop Juan Carlos Mendez, Founder and President of Churches in Action, joins Rabbi Michael Barclay for a powerful conversation on Passover and Easter, their shared themes, and influence on Western culture. The discussion also explores Bishop Mendez’s decades of humanitarian work, his leadership across Los Angeles and around the world, and how faith, service, and tradition guide communities through times of need and renewal. The Rabbi’s Table is the kind of thoughtful, engaging conversation that once took place around the dinner table—where people could respectfully disagree while genuinely listening to one another. In today’s world, discussions too often turn into arguments, with competing monologues rather than meaningful dialogue. Each week, Rabbi Michael Barclay brings together respected leaders, experts, and voices from politics, culture, and religion to explore important issues through open, honest conversation. Rabbi Michael Barclay is a respected religious leader, educator, and speaker known for his thoughtful insights on faith, ethics, and contemporary issues affecting society. Through decades of teaching and community leadership, he has developed a reputation for fostering meaningful dialogue across ideological and cultural divides. On The Rabbi’s Table, Rabbi Barclay brings together leading voices from politics, religion, culture, and academia to examine important topics with honesty, intellectual rigor, and mutual respect. Learn more about Rabbi Michael Barclay at rabbimichaelbarclay.com If you cannot see the audio controls, <a href="https://crntalk.com/podcast/rabbi/2026/rabbiT-04-05-26.mp3"