Rabbi On The Sidelines Erez Sherman

Producers of American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, Loren Mendell and Omar Al Dakheel join Rabbi Sherman on the 11th anniversary of that fateful day to discuss its historic significance in America and in the world of sports.

Emily Austin, social media influencer, with 2.1 million Instagram followers, NBA podcaster, and Israel advocate speaks with Rabbi Sherman about her journey, both in Judaism, and in the world of sports. How has her Jewish identity challenged her and helped her challenge others to find commonality between faiths. Learn about the new Abrahamic Athletic Academy, that will bring Jews, Muslims, and Christians together to learn and to play.

Father Patrick Kelly, associate professor religious studies at University of Detroit-Mercy, author of Play, Sport, and Spirit, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on the important connection between sport and spirituality. What is the connection between work and play? How does this affect the current state of intercollegiate athletics? After meeting at the conference for the Service of Sport and Humanity, Rabbi Sherman and Father Kelly continue to be in dialogue in bringing people together on and off the field.

Kevin Jordan, UCLA All-American football player, and sports chaplain for UCLA football and Pittsburgh Steelers, speaks with Rabbi Sherman on how faith and God consciousness help athletes become better people in their own lives.

Yakir Kanefsky, Ilan Barnea, and Maddy Ganz, college students from University of Maryland, Washington University, and Duke University speak with Rabbi Sherman about the upcoming National Hillel Basketball Tournament. How does sports inspire these leaders of the next generation to engage their Judaism on campus?

John Eisenberg, author of 11 books, speaks to Rabbi Sherman on his most recent book, Rocket Men. What is the history of the black quarterback in the NFL? How does this story fit into the racial history of America and what challenges still exist today?