Eric Cartman of South Park has (apparently) converted to Judaism and become a rabbi. Rabbi Michael Gilboa, Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz, and Rabbi Juan Mejia discuss the implications of this fictional anti-Semite's journey to Torah and mitzvot. Are

Judaism for Sodom & Gomorrah?

Apr 28th, 2021 33m 38s

Rabbi Michael Gilboa and Rabbi Juan Mejia discuss a fascinating midrash from Nedarim 32a in the Talmud: Abraham misses a chance to share Judaism with the people of Sodom, resulting in tragedy for everyone involved.

Who are the TentWeavers?

Mar 23rd, 2021 44m 5s

Who are the TentWeavers? What does it mean to weave ourselves and others into the fabric of the Jewish tent? Rabbi Michael Gilboa, Rabbi Juan Mejia, Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz and Rabbi Noah Ferro discuss our new name and format.1 out of 6 Americ

Relating to Our Non-Jewish Families

Feb 23rd, 2021 1h 8m

How do we stay connected to our families of origin? When tragedy strikes, should converts engage in Jewish rituals of mourning for their non-Jewish familiy members? Rabbi Michael Gilboa and Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz discuss this and more with Rab

Who Is a Ger?

Feb 9th, 2021 1h 2m

Rabbi Michael Gilboa and Rabbi Juan Mejia speak with Rabbi John Carrier of Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center in Pasadena, California, about the term "ger" in the Torah. Is a "ger" a stranger, a convert, a sojourner, or something else entirely? Ho

Metaphors of Conversion

Jan 21st, 2021 59m 31s

Rabbi Michael Gilboa, Rabbi Juan Mejia, Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz, and Rabbi Noah Ferro discuss their insights about conversion to Judaism. What is the best metaphor for conversion? Are converts like newborns, and their rabbis like midwives? Or a

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