Rabbis Michael Knopf and Jesse Olitzky are lifelong friends, pop culture fanboys, and lovers of all things Jewish. Join them every other week for a conversation about what’s going on in pop culture from a Jewish perspective and about Judaism through the lens of pop culture.
Description: The new HBO series “Watchmen,” from the people who brought us “Lost,” and based on the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, is both entertaining and deeply thought-provoking. Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky discuss some of the themes of the show — memory, race, law and order, flawed heroes, and more — from a Jewish perspective.
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Latest posts by Rabbi Jesse Olitzky and Rabbi Michael Knopf (see all)
- If You Got It, Flaunt It: Mel Brooks at 99 - February 19, 2026
- Faith, False Prophets, and Fool’s Gold in Wake Up Dead Man - February 5, 2026
- Shadows, Light, and Stranger Things - January 22, 2026




