A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar

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Grab a seat and join old friends, Rabbi Asher Lopatin and his former synagogue president, John Geiringer. Imagine sharing a drink with two news junkies who keep an open mind, challenge the status quo, and love discussing the comedy, tragedy, absurdity, and reality of the Jewish experience. Throughout their discussions, John will ask Asher provocative questions that congregants wish they could ask their rabbis.
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Ep 37 – Clash of Civilizations

A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar

11/09/23 • 38 min

We lament the “useful idiots” who support Hamas, but derive hope from our true allies. Asher surprisingly announces his political aspirations, while John (an avid C-SPAN viewer) advises caution. Asher memorializes Samantha Woll, and we compare notes on our crying habits these days. We rejoice in the newfound Jewish unity and faith, and John reminds us that humor is a Jewish superpower in times of trouble.
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Matir Asurim

A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar

04/10/25 • 37 min

Did Asher visit Africa to avoid Pesach cleaning? We discuss his recent trip to Ghana (after Syria), and John suspects that Asher is a CIA officer. Asher describes the slave trade artifacts he witnessed, and contrasts them to slavery in the ancient Jewish tradition. He then answers Passover FAQs and reminds us to remember the goal of our seders. We grapple with having gratitude for freedom while our people remain in tunnels. Of course, no Jewish podcast is complete without referencing a problematic case of someone shouting “Heil Hitler.”

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Ep 24 – Purimfest!

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03/09/23 • 40 min

Having survived the Day of Hate, we discuss our obligation to eradicate Amalek - but don’t try that at home. Asher then pivots to the story and mitzvot of Purim, and John describes the parallels between Haman’s sons and the Nuremberg defendants. We then grapple with the ongoing growing pains of Israel’s democracy.
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Ambassador Rabbi Lopatin

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03/03/25 • 40 min

And now for something completely different. We discuss Asher’s unbelievable adventures in Syria and Qatar, including his new (former) Al-Qaeda buddies and his guardedly optimistic outlook for the region as a result. John then discusses the importance of teaching about legal issues surrounding the Holocaust and why the right is on the rise in Germany. With Adar and Purim approaching and considering Asher’s trip, we’re reminded of v’nahafoch hu, how events can spin around in surprising ways.

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Ep 27 – Count on Me

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04/27/23 • 47 min

Jews are in a period of semi-mourning as we count the days of the Omer after Passover. So it’s only appropriate that this episode is heavier than most, as we discuss the Holocaust, funerals, yahrtzeits, and plagues. Luckily, Asher infuses his patented optimism throughout the episode and helps us conclude on an uplifting note, as we discuss both the afterlife and birkas ha-ilanos, an annual prayer for newly flowering trees. We also debate whether Asher should buy a round at his local neo-Nazi biker bar.
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Ep 25 – Funnye Business

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03/28/23 • 59 min

With the recent large bank failures, John is excited that banking lawyers are cool again. We then discuss lessons from Nuremberg for the ICC to use against Russian leaders. We are joined by Rabbi Capers Funnye, who leads Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, for fascinating insights about his community and his dialogue with Louis Farrakhan. Finally, we start revving up our blowtorch for Passover cleaning.
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Tzedakah Entrepreneur

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09/18/24 • -1 min

We discuss Asher’s connection to the Goldberg-Polin family, with the tragedy of Hersh and the strength of his mom. “The king is in the field” during the month of Elul, but are we lobbying Him or is He campaigning for our vote?

In the aftermath of 10/7, John thinks the burden is on Him. To inspire us this season, we interview Jeff Kaminsky, a tzedakah entrepreneur who is touching countless lives in Ukraine and Israel through his Project Aid & Rescue.

Ep 22 – Remix Podcast

A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar

02/06/23 • 45 min

We discuss whether Tu BiShvat is a tree hugger holiday or just a Jewish tax day — or both — as well as the delicious (except for the carob fruit) kabbalistic seder associated with the holiday. Asher then describes his favorite rabbinic dynasty, the Soloveichiks, and their continuing role in American society. John then finally turns the tables on Roberta Rosenthal Kwall, his former law professor, by asking her some hard questions. She explains her recent book, Remix Judaism, and relates the Talmudic passage describing the profession-dependent recommended frequency of, ahem, intimacy that husbands should provide to their wives.
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Ep 19 – Merry Nittel Nacht and Shanah Tovah

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12/23/22 • 28 min

We start by explaining why Mike Pence tweeted the wrong candelabra. Asher then describes how Jews can approach the Christmas season, and we then compare the obscure Nittel Nacht observance with Vegas. John explains why the Central Time Zone is such a bummer on New Year’s Eve as we wish everyone a wonderful new year.
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Ep 5 – Back to School and Elul

A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar

09/02/22 • 41 min

Sending our kids off to school makes us reminisce about our college experiences, which seem like yesterday. Somehow we also find a way to tie the Ben & Jerry’s divestiture controversy to erotic pasta. We end by discussing the various traditions of the Jewish month of Elul, and how they should help us prepare for Rosh Hashanah.
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A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar currently has 52 episodes available.

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The podcast is about News, Religion & Spirituality, News Commentary, Podcasts and Judaism.

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The average episode length on A Rabbi and a Lawyer Walk Into a Bar is 41 minutes.

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