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Is free will real—or just a beautifully convincing illusion?

In this episode, Greg and Rabbi Teller explore the age-old tension between body and soul, diving into the choices we make, who (or what) is making them, and how to tell if you're feeding your higher self or just your cravings. With humor, honesty, and a few spiritual side quests, we ask: are you choosing your path, or just following your programming?

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In this episode of Show & Teller, Greg Berman and Rabbi Mordechai Teller dive deep into the concept of Teshuva—often translated as “repentance,” but more accurately understood as returning to your truest self.

We explore questions like:

Who are you, really?

How do you know what you're returning to?

Is self-discovery a spiritual act?

Join us as we unpack Jewish wisdom, personal stories, and modern struggles around identity, growth, and the long, winding road home to yourself.

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This episode, the Rabbi and Greg Berman tackle the idea of pain.

While pain is very uncomfortable and generally avoided at all costs, recognizing pain is actually a very important marker for change. From lessons from the Torah to modern examples of pain in day to day life, Greg and the Rabbi weave a complex tapestry of how the most uncomfortable feeling can and WILL often lead to better things... as long as you learn to trust the wisdom of time.

So we leave you with the thought... "And this too is for the good."

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In this episode of Show & Teller Episode 1, Rabbi Teller and Greg Berman dive right in to a topic that is so familiar to so many people - perfection.

Through the lens of relationships with your friends, life partners, and self, we focus on how the practice of putting perfection as a final destination only prevents you from every achieving it.

Rabbi Teller and Greg discuss the importance of framing perfection as an unattainable divinity that simply guides a journey that is already perfect, if you just stop to notice it. If you reframe the the idea of perfection as the act of always focusing your mindset on growing as a person, and aligning further with your values and the people you love, you will live a more fulfilling life with deeper connection.

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We set out to discuss life after death… but ended up unraveling creation itself. Picking up where last episode left off, Greg and Rabbi Teller continue exploring the dynamic between body and soul—this time through the story of Adam and Eve. What really changed after the Tree of Knowledge? Was it a fall... or an awakening?

With philosophical tangents, spiritual insights, and a few laughs along the way, this episode examines what it means to be human, divided, and divine.

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In our Season 1 finale, we return to the Garden — to the moment Eve takes a bite of that fruit, and the entire human experience changes forever. But was that moment a curse… or the beginning of consciousness?

This episode wrestles with the fallout of Eden: mortality, consequence, curiosity, and the very invention of death. Rabbi Mordechai Teller and Greg Berman unpack how that ancient bite shaped everything from how we love to how we grieve, and what it means to live meaningfully in a world where time runs out.

🕊️ It’s a finale about endings — and what comes after.

🍎 Was it sin? Was it destiny? Or was it the first truly human act?

💬 This one’s more than a recap — it’s a reckoning.

We begin Season 2 of Show and Teller with a raw and powerful conversation.

Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with Glenn Heilbronn to talk about his time in the Israel Defense Forces, what it means to walk into a warzone, how it changes you, and the weight of being both a protector and a witness to conflict.

This is not a political conversation. It’s a human one. About fear, courage, and what it takes to hold onto your soul when the world around you is on fire.

🎙️ Real stories. Real stakes. A new season of deeper conversations begins here.

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In this deeply personal and urgent episode of Show & Teller, Rabbi Mordechai Teller shares his firsthand account of witnessing an ICE raid in his own neighborhood of DTLA just moments before sitting down to record this conversation.

What begins as a recounting of the experience quickly opens into a larger reflection on fear, displacement, and the Jewish obligation to stand with the vulnerable.

Together, Rabbi Teller and Greg wrestle with what it means to be a neighbor, a witness, and a moral voice in uncertain times. This is not a political episode—it’s a human one.

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In this powerful episode of Show & Teller, Rabbi Teller sits down with Yehudah Pryce, a man whose life defies expectation.

Once involved in gang activity and incarcerated for weapons and robbery, Yehudah’s story is one of radical transformation. Today, he’s a devout Jew, a spiritual leader, and a source of inspiration for those seeking meaning beyond their mistakes.

Together, they explore how Yehudah found purpose behind bars, the unexpected role Judaism played in his journey, and what it means to truly return—to yourself, to your values, and to your Creator.

This episode is about teshuva, resilience, and the sacred spark that lives in every soul, no matter how far it’s wandered.

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In this deeply emotional and urgent episode of Show & Teller, Rabbi Teller speaks with Noa Reuveni—a woman whose life was forever changed on October 7th.

Two of her closest friends were taken hostage by Hamas, and they are still being held in Gaza. Since that day, Noa has made it her mission to bring them home. She’s poured every ounce of her time, energy, and heart into raising awareness and pushing for their safe return.

As new ceasefire and hostage negotiations take place, Noa’s voice, and the stories of those still in captivity, matter now more than ever.

This episode isn’t political. It’s human. It’s about friendship, love, and the refusal to give up.

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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 vision for a future built on dialogue rather than division, and how education, understanding, and human connection can begin to heal even the deepest rifts.

This is a conversation filled with both clarity and hope—one that reminds us that peace begins with the courage to listen.

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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 setback, and never giving up on the dream.

Now, with a restaurant that’s become a cultural staple and a community hub, Lenny reflects with humility, humor, and deep gratitude for the wild ride that got him here.

🌮 Come for the tacos, stay for the inspiration.

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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 to ensure no one has to face this path alone.

Her honesty, strength, and compassion are a gift. This conversation sheds light on the often-silent struggle of infertility and reminds us that hope, community, and empathy can grow even in life’s most difficult moments.

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What does it mean to be a modern Jewish woman navigating love, purpose, and identity?

In this heartfelt episode, Rabbi Teller sits down with Elaine, a confident, grounded woman whose journey through modern dating is as thoughtful as it is empowering. Together, they explore what it means to love yourself fully, stay present in your path, and trust that love will arrive when the time is right. No chasing. No timeline. Just trust.

Elaine also shares how her deep need for Jewish connection led her to start posting online, sparking an unexpected movement that has grown into a thriving community dedicated to celebrating and defending Jewish life and culture.

✨ Whether you’re single, searching, or simply seeking connection, this conversation is a reminder to honor your values, trust your timing, and stay rooted in your “why.”

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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 people back from finding lasting love.

With Kevin’s coaching expertise and Rabbi Teller’s spiritual perspective, this conversation is filled with powerful insights that can truly shift the way you approach love, connection, and self-worth.

It’s the perfect way to close out Season 2, with wisdom that could change the game for anyone searching for clarity in dating or strength in relationships.

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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.

Together, they explore the Jewish approach to end-of-life spiritual care, the ethical challenges it presents, and even some astonishing new advancements in AI and technology being used in decision-making at the bedside.

It’s a rare and fascinating conversation that sheds light on an area of Judaism we rarely hear about — the meeting point of tradition, medicine, technology, and the human soul.

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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 it actually means to be “your brother’s keeper.” Greg reads, reacts, and tries not to lose faith in people five minutes after they’re invented.

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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 mental health in the Jewish community, why so many struggle in silence, and how we can build a culture where asking for help is seen as strength, not shame. Elan’s work is difficult, necessary, and profoundly human. His perspective is a reminder that no one has to walk through darkness alone.

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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 finished her prayer. What followed was not just survival, but transformation: a journey from disbelief to deep connection with God. This conversation is raw, powerful, and full of gratitude. A story about finding purpose in the unthinkable and strength in the divine.

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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 famous moment when “they were naked and ashamed.” This isn’t a sermon. It’s part spiritual study, part existential comedy, and part storytelling experiment. Greg focuses on exploring what these ancient words mean in a world that keeps reinventing itself.

✨ Topics in this episode:

The poetry and structure of Creation

The human impulse toward knowledge and shame

Why Genesis might be the most misunderstood story ever told

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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 welcome break from the heavy headlines, full of good laughs, candid reflections, and the kind of warmth that reminds you why humor matters.

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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 identity and politics.

This conversation dives into the tension between free speech and hate, the loneliness of standing up for your community, and what it means to live with conviction in a divided world.

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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 choosing a new religious life. Together, she and Rabbi Teller explore what drew her toward Judaism, the challenges of conversion, and the meaning of choosing a path that reshapes how you see yourself and the world.

This episode is honest, introspective, and moving, offering a rare look at conversion not as a destination, but as an ongoing act of commitment and self-discovery.

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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 how clarity, values, and self-awareness can change the way people approach relationships. Devorah also shares insights drawn directly from her years of coaching singles and couples, offering a grounded and compassionate perspective on what actually works.

This episode is practical, thoughtful, and reassuring, cutting through the noise to focus on what truly matters when it comes to finding and building lasting partnership.

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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 to build a tech company rooted in human connection.

This conversation is thoughtful, funny, and hopeful, offering a refreshing perspective on relationships, community, and creating something meaningful in a crowded digital world.

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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 rebuilding after catastrophe is never as clean as the floodwaters make it seem.

Greg reads, reflects, and sits with the discomfort of a God who both wipes the slate and promises never to do it again.

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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 something you do not plan, but simply find yourself doing.

This conversation is about gratitude, purpose, and the quiet joy of showing up for others.

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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 ongoing process of trying to make sense of life after October 7. Rom’s story is honest and human, and it serves as a reminder that survival is not the end of the journey.

Apologize for the audio quality on this episode, we had a bit of a technical difficulty we were working through. 

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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 quirks of Judaism's many denominations. She shares how comedy has become a bridge between communities, why Jewish humor continues to resonate so deeply, and what she's learned from performing for audiences with vastly different backgrounds and beliefs.

Together, Antonia and Rabbi Teller explore the role of humor in Jewish culture, the joy of finding common ground through laughter, and why the best conversations often happen when we can laugh at ourselves.

This episode is funny, thoughtful, and a celebration of the diversity that makes the Jewish community so vibrant.

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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 division, how he unexpectedly found himself becoming a public voice for Jewish students, and the lessons he's learned about courage, leadership, and standing up for what you believe in. Together, Eli and Rabbi Teller explore the challenges of finding your voice in difficult circumstances, maintaining conviction in the face of opposition, and how adversity can shape purpose.

This episode is an honest, thoughtful conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to lead when history unfolds around you.

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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 spirituality, marriage, and family life.

Together, she and Rabbi Teller explore the intersection of ambition and faith, and what it means to pursue greatness without losing sight of the values that matter most.

This episode is a fascinating look into the habits, mentality, and perspective of someone operating at an extraordinary level.

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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 Sherwood Schwartz to writing films and directing children’s theater in Studio City, Lloyd reflects on a wonderfully successful and beautiful lifetime of creative work and evolution.

Together, Lloyd and Rabbi Teller explore the nature of success, the role of humor in storytelling, and the lessons Lloyd has learned along the way about persistence, perspective, and finding joy in the creative process.

This episode is warm, insightful, and packed with incredible stories from a life spent in entertainment.

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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 might be teaching us about vulnerability, shame, respect, and the complicated reality of starting over after destruction. Because even after a world-ending flood… people are still people.

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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 and uplifting, offering a perspective that challenges how we think about hardship, resilience, and what it truly means to live fully.

Together, Lori and Rabbi Teller step into a deeply personal and sacred space, exploring how to confront difficult diagnoses, navigate uncertainty, and find strength in life’s most challenging moments. This episode is honest, emotional, and profoundly inspiring.

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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 Mordechai Teller and Ami explore the balance between comedy and responsibility, the role humor plays in cultural conversations, and how satire can both challenge and unite communities. It’s a fun, thoughtful, and laughter-filled start to a brand new season.

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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, service, and spiritual expression. They talk about what it means to never stop creating, why the kitchen is her canvas, and how her work continues to evolve with every dish.

This episode is a rerecording after the original footage was lost, and we could not be more grateful for the chance to sit with Miriam again. It felt only right to close the season with a guest whose passion, generosity, and creativity embody what Show & Teller is all about.

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In Episode 7 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller welcomes Emmy-nominated television writer and producer Jeff Astrof for the first of a special two-part conversation.

Known for his work on beloved shows including Friends, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Grounded for Life, and as the co-creator of Trial & Error and Shining Vale, Jeff has spent decades making audiences laugh while building one of television's most accomplished writing careers.

In Part 1, Jeff shares stories from his remarkable journey through Hollywood, reflects on the importance of family amidst a demanding career, and opens up about the role Judaism has played in shaping his life and perspective. Together, he and Rabbi Teller explore success, purpose, faith, and the values that endure long after the credits roll.

This episode is filled with warmth, wisdom, laughter, and the kind of honest conversation that makes you eager for Part 2.

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