About this episode
Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky explore the themes of good and sacrifice in 'Wicked: For Good'.
What does it really mean to choose the side of “good” — and what does it cost? In this follow-up journey back to Oz, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky explore Wicked: For Good, the second chapter of Elphaba and Glinda’s story, and what it reveals about loyalty, love, sacrifice, and the messy moral terrain between heroism and […]
People in this episode
Hosts: Rabbis Knopf, Rabbis Olitzky
Topics covered
- morality
- loyalty
- sacrifice
- heroism
- friendship
- good vs evil
Keywords
- Wicked
- Elphaba
- Glinda
- morality
- sacrifice
- loyalty
- heroism
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Wicked, Wicked: For Good
Places: Oz
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