The Attractive Young Rabbi
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 1999 - 2002
- 16 episodes (3 series)
Culture-clash comedy set between a traditional and a new, more modern Jewish synagogue.
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 1999 - 2002
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 16 (3 series)
- Writer
- Barry Grossman
- Company
Abraham Fine lives a settled, comfortable life as Rabbi of Hillfield's Orthodox synagogue. But his world is turned upside down when a new Reform synagogue opens, led by a female Rabbi, Su Jacobs.
Young, single, trendy and full of new ideas, she soon sets about modernisation: introducing her congregation to the delights of the internet, putting 'executive boxes' with TV screens in the pews and offering coffee and croissants during the services - much to Rabbi Fine's consternation. Fortunately, his wife, Sadie, is less resistant to change and is quick to befriend Su and endeavour to keep the peace between her and Abraham.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 12th November 1999 at 11:30am on BBC Radio 4
- Most recent repeats
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- Thursday 17th November 2022 at 4:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
- Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 4:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
- Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 9:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6