In Episode 108, I have the privilege of conversing with Avram Mlotek, an American rabbi, social activist, cantor, writer, actor and slam poet. He is the co-founder of Base Hillel, a pluralistic home-centered outreach program, established in nine cities worldwide and Rabbi-in-Residence at the Manhattan JCC. We converse about the Founding of Base, the NYC Young Jewish Professional scene, closeness, co-officiating a wedding with Ruth Bader Ginsberg, same sex marriages, his recent book "Why Jews Do That or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered" and ideas about how chess relates to Judaism.