NBC News spoke with four rabbis about the buzzy series, which has generated intense online reaction, including a steady stream of Brody-focused “hot rabbi” memes, since its Sept. 26 release.
Nevertheless, the “hot rabbi” memes still remain a major force behind the show’s public reception.
He took no issue with Brody’s “hot rabbi” character and his lifestyle.
“Yeah, I’m a hot rabbi.
Like Zinkow, Rabbi Sari Laufer was cautious about the show — and planned to avoid it altogether.
Persons:
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Organizations:
University of California, NBC News, NBC, Netflix, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Guardian, Stephen Wise Temple and Schools, Central Conference of American, Los Angeles Times, Jewish, Hallmark
Locations:
“, Brody, Israel, U.S, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, “ Notting, Fleabag, New York, endogamy