Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam Straight Outta Egypt with Michael Rapaport
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Mar 31, 2026 
Michael Rapaport, actor and comedian known for Friends and Only Murders in the Building, reflects on Jewish visibility and vivid Passover memories. He talks about humor and resilience, daily tefillin practice, unique family seder customs, and his activism and surprising mayoral ambitions. The conversation jumps between funny, wistful, and pointed moments.
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Michael's Sudden Role As A Jewish Community Voice
- Michael Rapaport describes becoming a visible Jewish voice in the community after October 7 and feeling humbled by public greetings and tears.
- He recounts meeting many people across South Florida and NYC and never taking their appreciation for granted, shaping his recent memory mosaic.
Grandmother's House Shaped Michael's Passover
- Michael recalls inconsistent Passovers as a child split between his grandmother's proper seders and divorced parents' homes.
- His grandmother's house served as the epicenter for meaningful Passover memories and practice.
Daily Tefillin Began As A Gift And A Statement
- Michael started wearing tefillin daily after Yossi Farrow taught him and gifted him a set in late 2023.
- He began posting about it partly to honor hostages who couldn't wrap tefillin while captive.