Rabbi & Son

In this episode, we discuss the (mis)use of power and the ramifications of it. Featuring:* Epstein* Zionism* and more!Recorded 2/22/26.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We recorded this several months ago but decided to wait until now to post in honor of National Adoption Month. We discuss:* Jewish and Interfaith Adoption * Transracial Adoption * Transcultural AdoptionRecorded 1/20/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Javon is off on an exciting adventure, which means Rabbi & Son will be taking a brief hiatus. This last recording was so long that we decided to split it into three parts—enjoy!* Sindyanna of GalileeRecorded 8/26/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Javon is off on an exciting adventure, which means Rabbi & Son will be taking a brief hiatus. This last recording was so long that we decided to split it into three parts—enjoy!* Conflict in Ethiopia - Global Conflict TrackerRecorded 8/26/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Javon is off on an exciting adventure, which means Rabbi & Son will be taking a brief hiatus. This last recording was so long that we decided to split it into three parts—enjoy!* The Hard Lessons on the Democratic Spirit - Sefaria* Hypocrisy - JewishEncyclopediaRecorded 8/26/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We decided to react to some of your comments—the good, the bad, and the ugly.~Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Recorded 8/24/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Producer Kayleigh is out of town, so we’ve compiled more clips from some of our top-ranking episodes. See you next week!~Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Recorded 4/25/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Apologies for the distorted audio—we had some tech difficulties with our mic.Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Recorded 4/25/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Javon is back on the road, so we’ve compiled clips from some of our top-ranking episodes. See you next week!~Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Recorded 4/25/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

🚩 When your in-laws say the ex’s name instead of yours . . .~Reminder: We want to answer YOUR questions!No matter what questions, comments, or concerns you have, Rabbi & Son are here to help.📲 Text us at +1 (804) 476-4248.📧 Email us at [email protected].⬇️ Post a comment below.Recorded 4/25/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

The heart wants what it wants! Have you ever felt a “call” to your ethnic or cultural roots?Recorded 5/15/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Have you tried dating apps? Share your experience in the comments.Recorded 2/10//25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Javon is OOT so nothing new this week. Here’s a fun clip from last week’s episode.Recorded 2/3/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

A longer episode this time. (This Reddit post really threw us for a loop.)What do you think? Break up? Take it slow and make it work? Share your thoughts!Recorded 2/3/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Another AITA from Reddit! Also, we apologize for misgendering the OP.Recorded 5/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Some family drama to start your week! (Isn't it great when it’s not your own?)Recorded 5/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

What do you think of this decision by YU? Share your thoughts in the comments!Articles referenced, in order:* “YU Bans LGBTQ Club: ‘Antithetical to Torah Values’” - Jewish Press* “Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club” - JTA* “YU’s New LGBTQ Club Officially Discontinued Amidst Mutual Allegations of Settlement Violations” - The CommentatorRecorded 5/15/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Express your right to protest, but . . .* Be smart.* Be safe.* Be courteous to others.If you’d like to read the article we referenced in full, here’s the link: “NYU Law Wants Students To Sign Away Their Right To Protest” by Kathryn Rubino.Recorded 5/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

More Reddit questions! This one's all over the place—enjoy!Recorded 1/27/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Antisemitism has been around for thousands of years, and we don’t see it ending anytime soon. Find (or create) community with people who respect you.Don’t forget to check out our programs at Darshan Yeshiva!* New to Judaism? Get a simple introduction with FIRST STEPS.* Want to take a deep dive into Jewish history, culture, and more? Check out JUDAISM FOR BEGINNERS.* Ready to convert? Learn about our online CONVERSION PROGRAM.Recorded 1/27/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

There is a time and place for everything, but this week is an especially appropriate time to reflect on the 6 million. We encourage you to get involved—learn, share, remember.Some resources:* 7 Ideas for Observing Yom HaShoah from Home | Reform Judaism* 10 Holocaust-Related Books to Read this Yom HaShoah | Reform Judaism* The Importance of Remembering | My Jewish Learning* United States Holocaust Memorial Museum* Holocaust Memorial Day Trust* Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance CenterLet us always love and respect one another.Recorded 1/13/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Hopefully this will lead to constructive dialogue and not insults/name-calling/etc.FYI we’ll be taking a break for Passover, so no new episode next week. Chag Sameach!Recorded 1/13/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Are you enjoying these “AITAH” Reddit episodes? Let us know!Recorded 1/13/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re back with more “AITAH” Reddit posts!Recorded 1/13/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re back with more “AITAH” Reddit posts!Recorded 1/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss some theological and historical reasonings for Jewish bias toward piercings and tattoos. Two Main Points:* If your Purim costume involves a nose ring, there’s no official right/wrong way to wear it.* Don’t be the person who eats a BLT and judges someone else’s tattoos in the name of Jewish law.Recorded 1/27/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

TOPICS* Lack of Jewish adoption resources* Adoption not built into Jewish lifecycle* Feeling alone (ask for help!)* Utilizing Darshan Yeshiva* Article: Adoption and Jewish Families.pdfRecorded 1/21/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

A longer episode this time!Recorded 1/27/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re diving into some more Reddit “Am I the A$$hole?” posts!Recorded 1/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re diving into some Reddit “Am I the A$$hole?” posts!Recorded 1/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re diving into some more Reddit “Am I the A$$hole?” posts!Recorded 1/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re diving into some Reddit “Am I the A$$hole?” posts!Recorded 1/6/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Topics:* AI vs. The Real World* Can AI help with mental health?* Technology replacing people (jobs, relationships, etc.) [check out our episode on friendships and dating]* Trusting tech companies with your data* Judaism’s interventionRecorded 1/3/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. SOCIALS🔵facebook.com/rabbiandson🔵instagram.com/rabbiandson🔵tiktok.com/@rabbiandson🔵x.com/@rabbiandsonThank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re giving audio-only a try! Hate it? Love it? Could care less either way? Please let us know!Topics:* Basic social skills / problems with socializing* Is Reddit helping us socialize or making it worse?* Religious communities fostering relationships* Apps vs. matchmakers* Values vs. attraction* Pirkei Avot 1: “appoint for thyself a teacher, and acquire for thyself a companion . . .”Recorded 1/3/25.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Do you like the shorter episodes? Do you despise them? Please let us know!Topics:* Apikoros/Epicureans/Heretiks* Rabbi Patrick quotes Mishneh Torah, Repentance 3:8* Cherem: the process of getting formally kicked out of Judaism* Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan/Reconstructionist Judaism* Could Rabbi Patrick quit Judaism?Recorded 12/17/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Do you like the shorter episodes? Comment below and let us know!Topics:* Should we have a National Gap Year?* Jewish Parenting means making your kids financially independent and emotionally stable enough to marry.* Patrick says 19. Javon says 18. Science says 25.* Life’s experience dictates your “life age.”* Bar mitzvahs at 13 because you were spiritually/morally mature. Reform movement stopped the practice (for a while) and made it Confirmation at 16. Then they went back to bar mitzvah.Recorded 12/17/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Topics:* Overuse of “trigger words” (racist, nazi, etc.)* Pirkei Avot 4:1 on who is wise: Ben Zoma said: Who is wise? He who learns from every man, as it is said: “From all who taught me have I gained understanding” (Psalms 119:99) הַלּוֹמֵד מִכָּל אָדָם* People who ask questions and how questions are not just coded opinions* Pirke Avot 5:17: arguing “for the sake of heaven”Recorded 12/5/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Topics:* When are we an adult? 13? 16? 18? (Our brains fully develop at 25.)* If Israel can text thousands of people during a war, schools should be able to notify parents of anything immediately.* Washington Post database.* Article: “31,000 children affected across 21 states.”Recorded 12/17/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Topics:* Remake and live action phenomenon* People have lost their creativity* Joseph Gordon-Levitt quote: there will be more content and it will be more addictive, but it won’t be art Recorded 12/5/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Topics:* The “bad boy” complex / attraction to the antihero* Binary of good vs. evil* Glorification and dramatization of k!llers in the media (recently, Luigi Mangione)* Jacob Wrestling with the Angel* Link to article of discussionRecorded 12/14/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re trying something new—shorter podcasts coming your way. Let us know what you think!Topics:* The failure of the DARE program* Better approaches to the substance use crisis* Shout out to Jewish recovery communities like Beit T’shuva!Recorded 12/2/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We’re trying something new—shorter podcasts coming your way. Let us know what you think!Topics:* When is it a crisis, and when is it normal life?* Is the mental health crisis a friendship crisis?* Where rabbis and synagogues step in* Boundaries, behavior, and resocialization post-COVIDRecorded 12/2/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Yes, we do read your comments!Topics:* Comments from TikTok and YouTube* “Theobros” and why are people trending toward conservative religion?* Rabbi Rant: Jews don’t talk enough about adoption* Pop Quiz: Can you name the Jewish holidays?* Religious communities that don’t help people* QuoteRecorded 11/12/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Featuring a deep dive into the Noah’s Ark story (. . . get it?).Topics:* High Holidays & Sukkot Recap* Date Lady (not a sponsor, but spreading the love anyway: ilovedatelady.com)* World & U.S. Literacy Rates* Flat Earth* Noah’s Ark & Jewish Literacy* Quote from PlatoRecorded 10/28/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

We went a little emo on this one.Topics:* Can we gossip about celebs? What about politicians?* Child-free vs. Infertility vs. Adoption* Voluntary Human Extinction vs. Transhumanism* Finding Joy in difficult times* Funerals* Quote from George EliotRecorded 10/22/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Let us know how we’re doing!Topics:* Sorry we forgot your name, Leo!* Trad Wives/Sharenting * Can Jews sell pork?* Messing up your dad’s kosher pots and pans* Israeli News* Mystery Topic: Is Zionism to Judaism as the KKK is to Christianity?* Quote from Hellen KellerRecorded 10/15/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Let us know how we’re doing!Topics:* Israel/Lebanon* LGBTQ + Israel + Palestine* Reparations for slavery in USA and Holocaust (Manhattan Institute article about reparations for Jim Crow)* Yarmulkes* Tithing/Charitable Giving* Weapons for Hanukkah* Javon reads the news and an inspirational quoteRecorded 10/9/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva.. . . or support our podcast and improve the quality of the show! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to our first episode! Enjoying this preview? Extended content coming soon!Topics:* What we’re doing here* Black teenager adopted by white Jewish family* What it’s like to live with a rabbi* Is God malevolent?* Christian vs. Jewish understandings of Biblical stories* IsraelRecorded 9/30/24.Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.comRabbi & Son - Hot takes on news, pop culture, and religion. Hosted by Rabbi Patrick and his son Javon. Spiritual. Irreverent. Always fearless. Produced by Darshan Yeshiva. Thank you to our sponsors at Darshan Yeshiva for making this content possible. Darshan Yeshiva provides beginner level online Jewish learning including the very popular conversion to Judaism program, with sponsoring rabbis and students all over the world. Start your Jewish journey any place, anywhere and anytime with our Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Jewish Renewal, Humanistic and Post-Denominational rabbi-mentors. Become the Jew you always wanted to be with Darshan Yeshiva. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit darshanyeshiva.substack.com/subscribe