Sarah Interviews Rabbi Susan Silverman | I Love You, America on Hulu

Sarah interviews her sister, Rabbi Susan Silverman, in a very special Thanksgiving episode of I Love You, America. ILYA is now streaming on Hulu: hulu.tv/ILYAme....
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[@cesarbaqueiro2972]

All I can say is Sarah`s parents did a great job. They both are cool empowering women

[@chikipu225]

@Muad'dib 22 that must make you a hateful sad human being right. gotcha.

[@chikipu225]

@Muad'dib 22 possibly by losing you ego centric, know-it-all, superiority complex. Too fucking transparent.

[@mattheww797]

Yes, but they are wrong. It's not okay to get "pissed" at God. If you turn on God even for a second then you will be cast to hell.

[@MichaelVileleagueofintrigue]

@@mattheww797 hey..big secret..there's no god..get over it🤪 time to evolve..

[@Ktwood1]

Agreed .

[@ashleymalone7065]

It is so great to see sisters so happy around each other and so different. Thank you!

[@lilscorpio02]

I'm Muslim and we have the same level of orthodoxy in our communities as well. And the frustration around it..I get what Sarah's sister is saying. I totally understand what she's talking about. Especially the frustrations around women, particularly in the mosque. I want to sit with her for coffee one day.

[@exquisitecorpse4917]

I was atheist and converted to Judaism.....and it was the orthodox community that drew me in. There is so much beauty in the sound of prayer and the motions of devoted, daily religious life. A lot of that gets lost when you cross over to less stringent communities; they don't care as much, and it shows. I want to find a way to preserve the incredible power of a religious life without policing womens' bodies in the process.

[@megmo05]

Sarah & her sis are so cute! Love this!

[@Sanctus_Manifesto]

Megan M I bet you are fat

[@Belacroix5]

@@Sanctus_Manifesto I bet that you are stupid.

[@hashtagdag]

I'm gonna go right ahead and say it: Sarah Silverman, you're a beautiful person I love your new show, your dialogues, and your sister is friggin' rad! So much love!

[@DrKevsGal]

Rabbi Susan, you are amazing! So full of love, understanding and activism!

[@ladyfern31]

As a coordinator of a program to help get foster youth through their education (the numbers of foster youth making it to graduation in California are dismal), I am so grateful for Rabbi Susan, and Sarah, and your message to people regarding the plight of our foster youth, especially the statistics of how many are just "dumped" as they age out, falling victim to sex-trafficking. In my tiny community, of the 14 teens that I personally worked with, three have been subjected to trafficking, and all before the age of 16. I hope this moves people to open their homes to provide a loving, SAFE place for these kids to be! Thank you, Rabbi!

[@rhesaval]

ladyfern31 thank you for a sensible comment amongst the psychotic dystopia that is KZbin comments section

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

The Silverman sisters have such an adorable relationship.

[@Maremons]

Damn it, this show makes me so happy.

[@Hello_Pri]

Loved this! What a beautiful bond Sarah and Susan have 💕💕💕

[@blahblah1438]

What a beautiful connection

[@yancuicrodriguez1913]

What a wonderful mother figure

[@charleswintner2831]

This is the sweetest interview I've ever seen. A rabbi and a comedienne...not too different, really. 2 female mensches.

[@deuteronomydeeznutz4278]

Did you know mel brooks's brother is a rabbi too. He taught a professor I had at uni the readings for his bar mitzvah.

[@lauriebolles3149]

Sarah thank you for reminding me about Foster Care, I've been wanting to share my home now that my Parents have passed away. I'll look into it. Have a nice day and follow your bliss.

[@alveolate]

just asking, what's a good way to learn more about adoption?

[@chrisresendes2125]

What rabbi Silverman is referring to in the beginning of the video is Tikkun Olam, or repair of the world.

[@laurenf.9336]

They're so sweet. I just came back from visiting my family and this is making me miss them even more! ♥

[@TheMwales]

so refreshingly female and awesome.....THE BEST!!!

[@lagaman11]

You can tell that these two truly adore one another. Very cool interview!

[@SieNoel]

this show is so important i'm so sad it got canceled Sarah's out here changing the world with changed people it's so importanttt

[@ricdwe]

Ahhhh.... A sister's love. They make me want to hug them both, at the same time too. I give my all to caring, dynamic people like them. They don't just talk the talk, they also walk the walk. Thanks Sarah for sharing that moment.

[@erinclarke2715]

I love this! I’ve also wanted to adopt since I was a kid, and everyone always said I would grow out of it. I love seeing an adult woman who I can point to and say SEE?! ITS IMPORTANT!

[@fazbell]

Sarah's sister is amazing. A very smart woman.

[@truthseeker000000]

So much love between the sisters! What a lovely interview.

[@yasinbills8468]

I absolutely love Sarah and her family Especially her dad

[@kraagaard]

Ahhhh Sara - you make my tolerance "grow" - thank you for all(!) your work! It is most important!

[@resqspc]

Truly deeeee-lightful!

[@celfogwmpasshortfilmscentr1480]

I love this xxx

[@maddie5851]

Damn I wish i had a sister to hold my hand :(

[@ricdwe]

I'll bet you there are many many sisters out there to hold your hand, just the same. That kind of love is not only regulated to biological sisters (or brothers) -- but to sisters and brothers everywhere, who love and care for others. It's true.

[@Rise9192Against]

I'll be your sister.

[@anahata42]

Me too! 💕

[@maddie5851]

@@Rise9192Against

[@LivSal22]

Powerful!! Thank you both! #Rarified!!

[@joshuapotter9575]

She has the coolest sister in the world

[@SaraFruhling]

I love everything about this and everyone in this xxx

[@kendrahwhyte9960]

Sarah has always looked like she's between 18 and 22. I'm sure she'll look that way at least 10 years from now!!!❤❤❤

[@allidoiscry4119]

I know.. Her sister looks like she could be her mom

[@collywogs1663]

You are so lucky to have each other.

[@kalanaherath3076]

I just developed this HUGE CRUSH ON Sarah Silverman

[@andymelendez9757]

Damn it Silverman, I really like you!☺

[@amandamichelletenney]

Impeccable show.

[@joermundgand]

You are alive, existence itself is a gift, the alternative is nothing.

[@simulationdisruptor6033]

No One we have not explored enough of the universe to make such a statement.

[@TheMarkCraig]

Happy Hanukkah to all the Jewish folks out there. Sarah, great video.

[@ChadElk88]

I love this. Golly.

[@rickallen5497]

Dear Sara. As a Florida Guardian Ad Litem I feel that much more has to be done!

[@rampartrod]

thank you sarah i have great sisters

[@brandonlawrence7230]

Awesome.

[@cheri7054]

Loved Sarah when she was on Monk. She was so funny

[@iBRiDGE380]

8 million kids without parental care. Yeah I can dig a rabbi that takes on that kind of responsibility and lives that kind of love.

[@miriamfriedman7208]

Just had lunch with Rabbi Susan Silverman in Houston after she led Torah study at Beth Israel. She is warm wonderful and brilliant. Her sermon last night was profound. It made me so proud to be Jewish. It made me sure that good Americans can save our country, even though some may live in Israel. Good will survive. Please, if you love America, send $10 (or more or monthly) to Susan's organization to save Foster Kids from being thrown out into the streets. Give to Second Nurture check out communityAdoption.org

[@mpg3946]

What an amazing woman. Women, actually.

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

Why do they edit the swears out of this video? They don't need to do that.

[@gorazdvahen492]

We love you, Venellope!

[@luisostasuc8135]

So fucking true that we as a country owe a safe and loving environment to each and every child here no matter their background. Its why i support public education, paid parental leave, no means-tested welfare combined with job retraining, and comprehensive sex ed and civics. I would love for us to do more than the bare minimum (which we consistently fail to provide). Love your shows sarah, and love and health to your family!

[@alohadave13]

WOW! Beautiful...

[@chikaka2012]

I love Sarah but I think I like her sister even more!

[@PomegranateStaindGrn]

Love this. Just wish it wasn’t censored 😕

[@mcfishyfirst253]

I love both of y'all-))

[@rampartrod]

thank you

[@karlafaulkner915]

I like the night sky on the walls

[@CSDAdvocacy]

... and now, nothing. No sound at all. WTF KZbin? Thanks Ajat Pai

[@fredmench4552]

Sarah I luerv you too!

[@stiras1]

Aweeee! One of my complaints in this life is that my parents never gave me a big sister. :/

[@rayala21]

Sorry... distracted by the amazing picture on the wall... love the Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner

[@rayala21]

6:30 minutes in an i feel like a jacka** - but she’s right! “4,000,000 child discrepancy” Sad.

[@noticias6111]

Seeing this, so much as a thumbnail makes me reconsider what attitude I have with clerics.

[@joermundgand]

It's just a wall, ignore the wall, ignore all walls, what's up with this obsession with walls, it's unhealthy, walls are kinda boring, how about having a sacred quality diner instead, you can worship and enjoy a reasonably priced meal.

[@jamiepotvin8566]

lol

[@asenasah3548]

i love this haha! whats up with walllsssss

[@roseviolet1]

I'm down for that.

[@BuddhatheBlackDog]

Hope.

[@cerberuscrux963]

💜💛

[@fabianmcgill7354]

Actually being God's partner. I mean actually. Like literally. We have a contract. Me and God. A signed contract so it's...you know...actually like that.

[@lorenpeterson5255]

Wow what a cool gal

[@jennywhisconier7777]

Sarah Silverman: love, love, love! You are an amazing creature!

[@johndifrancisco3642]

This was real nice; getting to know Sarah. She's not the total asshole she SEEMED to be ;)

[@dougie1968]

Susan looks like Sean Young in the thumbnail.

[@lindsaydeegan7215]

It’s so interesting that Sarah & her sister were raised without religion but both ended up Jewish! I always thought Judaism was such a cultural thing so I thought Jews were mostly people who were raised Jewish. So interesting how people are so tied to certain religions! Good for Sarah !!!

[@premanadi]

Her sister is a rabbi but Sarah is not religious at all. Being Jewish can be about religion, culture or ancestry. You can completely drop the religion, but you can't change your ancestry. And if it was your childhood culture, you will always relate to it on some level. Sarah said she was "Jewy," (which is a joke), meaning not religious but still has the cultural thing.

[@CSDAdvocacy]

What the hell is wrong with KZbin. I’m looking at a single frame of Sara and the West IEP lady but listening to Sara and her sister the Rabbi.

[@tristinrebel718]

Who's coming with me??..Jan? Chyeah man! Jan..!

[@shelholl4moloweeatwh]

She's Jewish and she's got Jesus' heart!

[@blessdessmess]

Is your sister seeing anybody?

[@LibertadNZ]

A lot of people (including at the start of this video) seem to make the mistake of using (a)theist and (a)gnostic as contradictory terms - that you're either one or the other. But they're actually complementary terms in the sense that they each make up part of a whole. Atheism and Theism relate to belief. If you believe in 0 gods you are an atheist. If you believe in 1 or more you are a theist. Agnostism and Gnosticism relate to knowledge. If you think that the existence of a god or deity can't be known for certain, you are agnostic. If you think it can be known, you are gnostic. The closest metaphor I can think of would be one of those old crime shows where the detective says "I know in my gut this guy is guilty but I don't have any proof". In this case the detective would be the equivalent of an agnostic theist (has belief but knowledge is not certain). So based on the brief detail at the start of the video, it sounds like both parents are agnostic atheists.

[@XleahrachelleX]

Does anyone know where that 82% statistic comes from?

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

imo Outstanding vid. 2 cool-ass people. (The bleeping drove me nuts...fucking youtube.) imo

[@chey_mz]

[@KarePassion]

so is that "partner" as in we are not married, just living together??

[@vai82]

She wants to help the world yet not one word about Palestinians.

[@protitikhan3861]

It's not Fascism to have religious beliefs as an integral part of the government. Instead, I would call it a theocracy. Almost all countries in the middle East, I would argue, including Israel are some form of theocracy. I'm afraid that the extreme right wing in the U.S. want to take America in this direction.

[@DavidHaydenFreeThinker]

So lame that they (the corporate overlords) bleep out the curse words.

[@Izel1996]

Your sister is amazing. Im gonna convert to Judaism :P

[@kristaumholtz3263]

I’m not religious because I do t see the evidence but didn’t the bible say we were created in his image? And if we’re flawed and make mistakes then so is god. So who’s to say she isn’t right and that part of the reason we’re here is to help fix the mistakes he made and work toward a world of one people instead of this tribalism we have going on. Just saying if you believe in the bible or god then great but why would any god make the world this messed intentionally if he is perfect then he is an asshole. I think no matter who you are you should love thy neighbors. If everyone did that the world would be a way less fucked up place. I love that she is trying to spread understanding and love instead of the hate

[@victoriagow4232]

Does she knows about the "trouble of Jacob" to come?

[@LuciaHarper]

Everyone lervs Sarah

[@jarasen1]

Omg just try to be cuter than these two! 😍😍

[@Some_Cringe_LARPer]

*Jewing intensifies*

[@hopesy12u4]

What a strange way of thinking: "being God's partner". As a Muslim, that made me cringe. It's against the most basic Islamic Principle. So bizarre. Sure, humans can make a difference in the world when things are bad, but you don't have to be God's partner to achieve that. The reigning belief in Islam is that God placed us on this planet and that we are responsible for it as much as we are responsible for ourselves. We choose what We do with this responsibility, we can destroy the Earth and allow injustice and evil, or we can protect what is good to the best of our ability. And then we are all held accountable to how good or bad we were, then heaven, hell, everyone knows that part.

[@juanmorevideoofvideoofvide9953]

Is SS's often childish voice & tone in this show, esp. when interviewing someone, meant as an impression of Paris Hilton?

[@Sanctus_Manifesto]

Juan VideoOfVideoOfVideo No talent

[@wordsofcheresie936]

She thinks that the little girl voice sounds funny, and maybe it did when she was 23, but now it just sounds creepy.

[@scooterboy3676]

If I say I have a unicorn in my back yard I'd be expected to provide evidence so why do people blurt out god this god that but without providing evidence?

[@simulationdisruptor6033]

@Scooter Boy Because they aren't trying to convert you. Why provide evidence for something that you are not trying to shove down someone's throat? A relationship with God is a personal journey. Stop regulating peoples freedom to their own thoughts, minds, and hearts.

[@kissit012]

@@simulationdisruptor6033 have you heard of or read any of the abrahamic cult books (torah,bible,quran)? Every one of them literally get their start (and are commanded) by forcing their views on others with no proof.

[@elkeism]

how does nearly 2 million men women children and elderly (and their cattle) just walk away from slavery with wealth on a population-wide scale handed to them from their former captors? Every Jew you've ever known, seen, heard of who are/were free, are that proof.

[@simulationdisruptor6033]

@kissit012 Yes, of course I'm familiar with the premise of spreading religion. I was referring to this video only. In no part of the video did Rabbi Silverman try to convert the viewers to Judaism. She simply mentioned God in relation to her own faith. When people like @Scooter Boy get offended at the mere mention of the word God, that's when you know something is very wrong.

[@herculydia]

Yentl was over 2 decades ago, 1983, right? Let's complain & whine about reality or could we set a better example & work to improve civilization. All I hear is, "Look how put upon we are!" Is swearing while sitting with a rabbi cool now? Humor without vulgarity? There's a concept.

[@zygotepeyote]

Isn't religion great?

[@BenGJerome]

ok so firstly I'm a spiritual non practicing Jew living in Israel. Second its a bit of an extreme to say religious fascist, in your own words there the ultra orthodox. However, its not undemocratic, because the do represent a huge part of a community in Israel. Just because something is unjust doesn't make it undemocratic. Third and saddest part is the lack or responsibility of governments and society for a what is basically like neglecting them 10 million children. Anyway good show, and I hope change starts to happen one person at a time. So that we may leave this world better then we got it. Love To All!!!!

[@BenGJerome]

I would like to see you saw that to my face and maybe even have a debate with me. your hate isn't correct or helpful to anything.

[@joermundgand]

benjie Friedman. Love to all except if they live on the wrong side of a wall. Don't throw stones if you live in a glass house.

[@joermundgand]

Sanctus Manifesto. As for you, don't think that this mindless hate will serve your progress as a human being.

[@BenGJerome]

No One I've always tried to treat people with the best intent untill proven otherwise. Also everyone who hates can also love. Even those people who only wanna hate and descremnate and cause pain are people too. We all have at least one thing that can unite us.

[@joermundgand]

benjie Friedman. Entirely true, we are all human, meanwhile 3.7 million people have no rights and live less than 50 miles away from your present location. In fact they are walled off and out of sight. Inter arma enim silent leges. You are not a Roman centurion, you ostensibly live in a democracy in a first world country with a SOTA military, in a democracy the members of the franchise are collectively responsible for the actions of the state, in a democracy with general conscription this is doubly true.

[@MsEjay9]

So...Sarah has 2 Black nephews when she did that blackface? Bet.

[@patrickmitchell4134]

Sisters who are drunk in love with one another.......a beautiful thing see.

[@maxi4182]

How is a girl a rabbi

[@alexvonora6585]

Lol canceled!

[@ChunkyChest]

in at #666 #likes >:)

[@joemarwil]

Irreverence will always be funny....until you’re in hell.

[@peachrocker9716]

Bullshit, there is no such thing as a jewish rabbi.

[@StevieVBrown]

The lying on the bed, touching each other thing is creeping me out. They seem a little 'too close' to me. Weird.

[@herculydia]

Stevie V Brown Sarah S holding hands w rabbi seems a little weird and like they're pandering to a creepy ideology. Both intelligent, but distasteful because it seems acted out or forced to create an impact. Best to you!

[@premanadi]

Or they are just sisters who love each other and are comfortable with being touchy-feely.

[@o.b.7217]

Stevie V Brown Maybe you should try and pull your head out of the gutter.