Show & Teller

In the Season 4 Finale of Show & Teller, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with longtime friend, Jewish educator, author, and mindfulness teacher Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen for one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve had on the show.

Before dedicating himself to Judaism and Torah, Rabbi Dov Ber spent six years living throughout Asia, exploring Eastern philosophy, silent meditation, yoga, martial arts, and different approaches to spirituality and self-mastery. His search eventually brought him to Israel, where he discovered a depth within Judaism that would fundamentally change the course of his life.

Together, Rabbi Teller and Rabbi Dov Ber explore Judaism, mindfulness, spirituality, purpose, happiness, and what it actually means to live a meaningful life. Drawing from a journey that has taken him across cultures, philosophies, and spiritual traditions, Rabbi Dov Ber brings a remarkably unique perspective to questions that all of us wrestle with.

Between the wisdom, the personal stories, and the chemistry of two old friends reconnecting, this is a conversation that goes places we’ve never quite gone before on Show & Teller. It’s the perfect way to close out Season 4, and an episode you do not want to miss.

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In Episode 9 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with singer and recording artist Julia Blum for a heartfelt conversation about music, identity, and the role Judaism has played in shaping her career.

As Julia prepares to release a new album, she reflects on her journey as an artist, what music has meant to her throughout her life, and how her relationship with Judaism has become deeply intertwined with her creative path.

Together, Julia and Rabbi Teller explore what it means to build a career around your art while staying connected to something larger than yourself. Julia opens up about how her Jewish identity has influenced her music, her sense of purpose, and ultimately some of the most meaningful moments of her career.

It’s a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about finding your voice, following your passion, and discovering meaning in the art you create.

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In Episode 8 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller continues his conversation with acclaimed television writer and producer Jeff Astrof in Part 2 of our first-ever two-part episode.

Jeff and Rabbi Teller dive deeper into the experiences and relationships that have shaped his life, from decades spent writing and producing television to his devotion to family, faith, and the values that keep him grounded through success.

With the warmth and familiarity of two longtime friends, their conversation explores the lessons Jeff has learned throughout his career, his evolving relationship with Judaism, and the perspective he’s gained from a life spent balancing creativity, ambition, family, and purpose.

Part 2 picks up right where we left off, with more stories, laughter, and wisdom from one of Hollywood’s most accomplished comedy writers.

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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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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 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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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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