The Great Thanksgiving Detour
Chabad Conventions, Near-Death Debates & Your Aunt’s Political Rants
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On to the episode…
What was supposed to be a wholesome Thanksgiving episode turned into… well… a cross-continental Chabad saga, a philosophical smackdown over near-death experiences, a masterclass on meaning, and a heated debate about why every family should avoid politics at dinner. Rabbi shares wild scenes from the Chabad convention (VIP ropes included), Jay reveals his Mossad side-hustle, and ChayaLeah gives the only real Thanksgiving advice you need: don’t be alone, and don’t talk politics. A very gishmak pre-Thanksgiving hang with your favorite dysfunctional trio.
I just listened to the podcast and was heartened to learn that Hillel wants to address the situation of the politically right leaning kids. My son is starting college next year and I was concerned about him joining Hillel and meeting kids, and maybe a girl, that was a big lefty. Honestly, he isn’t political but I would like him to be around normies who are proud to be Jewish. Is that too much to ask?
I loved the discussion about the rabbi conference and I have a question about conformity. Let’s say one was born with a strong sense of non-conformity and rebellion but one was also born 100% a chasidicJew so I guess equal parts rebellious and committed to one’s Chasidic identity - how are these two seemingly opposite identities expressed in a way that comports with the chasidic life? I hope this question makes sense.