Rabbi Uriel Romano of Broward Central Synagogue grew up in a traditional but non-observant Jewish family in Buenos Aires. On Episode 74, he tells Daniel Rosenberg how that path led him to the rabbinate in South Florida.
The conversation starts with the basics many listeners ask about. What separates Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism, how those movements developed and why Rabbi Romano encourages people to look past the labels. He also describes Jewish life across Latin America.
After October 7
The heart of the episode is how antisemitism has changed since October 7 and how communities should respond. Rabbi Romano describes antisemitism as something that mutates over time, taking new forms while keeping the same core.
Hard questions
The pair take on questions many Jewish families argue about at home. How internal criticism of Israel fits with love for the Jewish people, why the actions of individuals get attributed to the whole community and what a realistic path to a Palestinian state might require.
Rabbi Romano also recounts an evacuation from Israel during a congregational Birthright trip, and closes with thoughts on community and tradition.
This brief summarizes reporting and analysis discussed on Two Taps and Friends. It is not legal advice.
