Rabbi who worked on Adam Brody's Netflix show slams actor over Gaza comments

Rabbi Steve Leder, a consultant on Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” has criticized actor Adam Brody for calling the situation in Gaza a ‘genocide’ in a recent interview. Leder argued that Brody’s use of the term was ‘flippant’ and inaccurate, as the term ‘genocide’ has a specific definition related to intent to destroy a group. The rabbi emphasized that public figures should acknowledge opinions as opinions, not facts, especially when discussing complex geopolitical issues.

• Rabbi Steve Leder, a consultant on the Netflix show “Nobody Wants This,” criticized star Adam Brody’s remarks about Gaza.
• Brody described the situation in Gaza as a ‘genocide’ and called for a ‘free Palestine’ in a GQ interview.
• Leder stated that Brody’s comments were ‘flippant’ and that the term ‘genocide’ was inaccurately applied.
• The rabbi highlighted the UN definition of genocide and argued that Israel’s actions are against Hamas, not a specific group.
• Leder expressed concern about Brody, who plays a rabbi on the show, presenting his opinion as fact, potentially influencing public perception.
• Leder advised public figures to avoid discussing topics they are not knowledgeable about, stating, ‘If you know nothing about something, you should say nothing.’