Ira talks with Shalom Auslander, who was raised as an Orthodox Jew and who made a pivotal break with his faith at a Rangers game. (6 minutes)
Shalom Auslander is the author of several books, including Foreskin's Lament where he tells this story, and his latest Mother for Dinner.
By Ira Glass
Song:
“Slapshot” by Ray Castoldi
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