When I read this whole thing about acacia wood and the very specific incense that was used, that made me wonder why smell is so important, and how smell has been used in religions across the course of history. Im a huge fan of Sukkot. Guests have included Ilana Glazer and Neshama Carlebach. I have also started working in the opera space recently, which is brand-new but really exciting. RU:When I moved from Los Angeles to New York in 2011, I had known Zo through a friend and she kind of adopted me. I wear pants and a shirt most days because thats what society has told me to do. In the mid-2000s Raviv Ullman also started appeared on the big screen, playing important roles. And so it feels less like a conscious decision to go and find something to be active in. For the pandemic, marking time was and continues to be such a weird thing. How did you meet? E! What's next for you? It would be fun to study some Torah with Lizzo. Hes leant his drum and guitar talents to several bands, even helping form the band Lolawolf with actress. We had such a good time. In that show, Ullman portrayed the protagonist, Phil Diffy, a freshman from the year 2121 who traveled back in time to the early 2000s with the rest of his family and got stuck there. For me, some of the places that Ive had the most constructive conversations about these movements, and about the work that needs to be done, is sitting around a Shabbat dinner table. : Why do you think people are nostalgic for their old favorite shows? Ullman played one of the main roles in the TV series Rita Rocks. And, during the pandemic, he began a new podcast, called The Study, in which he dissects and interprets the weekly Torah portion along with various Jewish professionals and luminaries. I saw her on SNL and I immediately texted her. RU:I'll never say no. RU: Loosely. The former Phil of the Future star said he'd be up for a reboot, should he be approached about reviving. Last week, our thirsty appreciation post of Raviv Ullman in gender-bending attire went viral as the world collectively remembered that he's kind of a babe (that also wants to tear down the . It does not include images; to avoid copyright violations, you must add them manually, following our guidelines. My grandfather marched with MLK in D.C., and my mom leads marches in our hometown. Early life [ edit] Even though Ullman spent time in the "Disney Circle of Stars" in the early 2000s, he said he was rarely star-struck. In this moment, concert. Its like being on a roller-coaster ride, you feel it in your toes. Rabbi Adam and Raviv look back at a year filled with inspiring conversation, insight, and wisdom. Heres whats happening in the Torah, and what does that make us think of, and how do we reflect on it? E! It was a very specific moment, that show was not on for very long, and so it was a very small but mighty audience. Id never done that as an adult, not since I was at Hillel Hebrew Day School. So the people who do recognize me, it's because that show is such a huge part of their childhood. It was created by James Berg and Stan Zimmerman. I cant say its my proudest moment. I went by the stage name Ricky back then, but that was a decision that was made before that, because as a young American-looking boy named Raviv, I wasnt able to get auditions for American boys because casting directors were like, No, sounds too ethnic. And so that followed me into the Disney world that wasnt something that they made me change. While Ullman still acts, hes moved past goofy sci-fi comedies to more serious work, such as a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. What I hope to be doing is to just contribute to the community that is interested in figuring out how to connect all those dots. When we spoke, Ullman was warm and chatty, often going off into long, philosophizing spiels as he considered Judaism, art and his relationship to Torah as well as comparing notes with me on biking around the city from his former days living in Brooklyn. We found that the Torah portion gave us this kernel of an idea. Raviv, formerly known as Ricky, first entered our hearts back when he starred on Phil of the Future. I know youve been working on this documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. But Ullman takes a different approach to the text, looping in activism, environmental themes and even the history of smells. What if were able to trace some modern bit of misogyny back to a line in Torah? I think the term activist is really interesting, because it sounds radical. Sign up for TV Scoop! : Were you strategic about your career path and choosing what you were doing next? AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. And social media is a part of that. And that is seemingly resonating we dip in and out of the number one spot on iTunes, which is wild. He directed a documentary about the Dakota Access Pipeline. : We'll just start it to get it going. He said that even though he was having fun, he wishes he'd had more of a career strategy back then. [17] The trailer was released in late September 2020, and the first episode came out on 2 October 2020. But you keep kosher, right? And if you didnt have one, what theme would you have now if you could? E! ", He went on to star in a few other projects for Disney, including "Pixel Perfect" and "That's So Raven," but seemingly disappeared from Disney very suddenly. And I dont know what my place is in that. Currently, hes directing a first-of-its-kind opera miniseries. The operatic nature of it still blows me away. We had such a good time. For anyone who used to watch Phil of the Future on Disney Channel, you already know that a boy named Phil and his family were on a vacation from the 22nd century when they ended . Get in touch at [emailprotected] or on Twitter @miraefox. And I was a 17-year-old idiot. In 2004, he played the lead role in the TV series Pixel Perfect. Its definitely not a world Im familiar with, but everything looks so amazing as far as I an tell. I was going to public school in Fairfield, Connecticut, and I was doing theater. Sometimes it is marching through the streets, sometimes it is writing an article, sometimes its calling your friends, sometimes its voting. Ullman knows its our job to build a better world and that includes redefining what Judaism can mean. I remember auditioning with Craig Anton, who played my father; we were matched up. The breadth is a smaller group of people now but, in a way, it's more meaningful. And we find a lot of misogynistic writing in the Torah. Please email us at [emailprotected], subject line republish, with any questions or to let us know what stories youre picking up. That ritual became really healing and continues to be. Hes surrounded by the aroma of fresh challah baking for, With Judaism as a guide, Raviv has dove head-first into the world of. Thanks for joining. I never thought of Phil as a superhero, but I'd like to think that he'd be working with Keely at his side saving the planet. And yet, at the same time, it still exists out there in the world. A few days before I sit down to chat with Disney-star-turned-sexy-mensch Raviv Ullman, I turn on the TV. RU: It was a part of their childhood. Ullman was cast as Kip in the Lifetime sitcom Rita Rocks, which premiered in 2009. RU:Maybe if I have kids, grandkids, it'll be fun to look back on. Senator, Nani - Saperstein Management - Raviv's Personal Managers, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Nadav Ullman E! Artwork by Julia Pott. My practice in Judaism is very supportive of that; they feel one and the same. With all of the reboots recently, would you be interested in aPhil of the Futurereboot? Born in Israel in 1986, Ravivs family relocated to Connecticut when he was just a toddler. Well, it might not have been your proudest moment, but it was the thing I was most delighted to find. After completing Rita Rocks in 2009, Ullman had some small roles in short films, television, and film but began to focus his career on theater acting, starring in Off-Broadway and regional theater productions. A one of a kind beautiful recycled art piece has been donated to our project. We had writers that had written onShrekand producers fromFriendsand to be able to learn and come up with them as mentors was such a privilege. All right, lets close this out with some rapid fire questions. Ezra Miller, whose fashion choices on The Crimes Of Grindelwald press tour were everything. Nani - Saperstein Management - Raviv's Personal Managers, Other Works Rachel Levin (she/her) is a writer from Atlanta, Georgia currently living in New York City. We were able to unpack that against the backdrop of what was happening in a world full of the pandemic, and what was happening economically and socially and through Black Lives Matter. Torah gave us an in. Raviv Chanan "Ricky" Ullman ( Hebrew: ; born 24 January 1986) is an Israeli-American actor, director, and musician. Raviv Ullman in a black shirt. Directed by Mark A. And then I realized that I was seeking something: spirituality, or faith, or meditation, or a connection to, like I say, something larger than myself. I was just a kid and enjoying what I was doing. Do you still get recognized as Phil? RU: My dad had come to visit me and we were in my car and there was a group of kids crossing the street and they stopped and pointed at me and all started yelling. Like, Pinchas is a problematic character but hes written as a hero. Rather, it feels like what Ive been taught to do, which Im really grateful for. He played a main role in the TV series Rita Rocks which aired on Lifetime Network from 2008 to 2009. Raviv Ullman's acting career took off when he was just 13 years old. He graduated from Fairfield Warde High School. His family is Jewish, and his maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, was an Orthodox rabbi. His family left for the US when he was one year old. I'm just smitten. Look, I think back in 2004 we were not yet aware the power and audience that a YouTube video could reach. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. The core of what the Torah teaches is to be an activist, right? News, Ullman discussed his time on the beloved Disney Channel show that became the "centerpiece" of his career. He said Disney, at least back then, kept their stars' schedules packed: "You shot your show during the week. I think most of our audience knows you from Phil of the Future. But youve done, The latest project that Im really excited to talk about is this podcast that was born out of the pandemic. I dont think Ive ever shied away from the fact that Im Jewish. Ullman was raised in the Conservative and Orthodox denominations of Judaism. It was a quite drastic change, especially considering that his character was a tough guy who sold drugs and got involved in different illegal activities. Since then he's acted in other series and films, but took some time to reflect on his Disney days. That was a confusing time in my life. Look, at the end of the day, I am very grateful to be a part of any entertainment that reaches anybody and brings them joy. Since then he's acted in other series and films, but took some time to reflect on his Disney days. RU: What I've noticed now is that it's whoever was watching Disney Channel at that time. Actor and musician Raviv Ullman, also known as Phil Diffy in "Phil of the Future," is 34 years old and looks great. Thats the Judaism I grew up with. Did you ever feel like you had to hide your Jewishness at Disney? While Ullman previously went by the stage name Ricky, he started using his real name in 2006 when he guest-starred on an episode of House[7] and continued to use Raviv on all projects since. "I knew Ashley [Tisdale] when I first moved to Los Angeles. Since then he's acted in other series and films, but took some time to reflect on his Disney days.. Theres so much wisdom and beautiful rituals and practices to draw from. Ullman taught himself how to play the trombone. He went to Hillel Academy and is a graduate of Fairfield Warde High School. Yeah, I keep a kosher home. I was there for about a month and a half, directing an opera at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. E! But we sit around for hours and hours and hours and rip the thing to shreds, and we do it every year. The same source compared Ullman to another genderfluid icon, Ezra Miller, pointing out that both of them were shifting away from traditional definitions of gender. Thats not right. He departed the band sometime in 2015. Along with actor Douglas Smith, Ullman formed a band called Goodbye Ian; the bands name was later changed to His Orchestra. As a way to celebrate the show's inclusion into the Disney streaming service, Raviv Ullman answered several fan questions. I would never! The latest project that Im really excited to talk about is this podcast that was born out of the pandemic. Raviv (previously known as Ricky) Ullman starred in "Phil of the Future" from 2004 to 2006. [4][5] His maternal grandfather, Joseph Ehrenkranz, was an Orthodox rabbi in Stamford, Connecticut. Life is good. We like to have fun with it. In the pandemic, we kept it up and that was really helpful. A lot of people have told me how angry they are at Disney for making me change my name to Ricky. It also starred Nichole Sullivan, Richard Ruccolo, Tisha Campbell Martin and Ian Gomez. He made his TV debut with a supporting role in the TV movie Growing Up Brady in 2000. News exclusively caught up with the OG Disney Channel heartthrob himself, Raviv Ullman. Mira Fox is a reporter at the Forward. Episode: "That Woman" (30 September 2007), Episode: "Rollercoaster/Candace Loses Her Head" (17 August 2007), Episode: "The Obsolescent Cryogenic Meltdown" (11 August 2008), This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 12:26. Lets hope Raviv brings his style to a red carpet, or some magazine covers, soon. He has been establishing himself as a genderfluid icon. Ullman also admitted that he didn't know why Disney decided to end the show, especially because it ended on a cliffhanger. [August 2007], Raviv's matrilineal great-great-grandparents, Yussel Joseph Manger and Maly "Minnie" Sandhaus, were also the maternal grandparents of U.S. But even those who left the spotlight after their child star days are breaking boundaries. And 13 years after the show ended, Raviv totally looks like the future. Since his time on Phil, Raviv has touched all corners of the entertainment industry: Hes appeared in several TV series and independent films. Publicity Listings In some of his pictures, he appears wearing "gender-bending, swoon-worthy looks," according to Paper Magazine. In one Instagram caption, Raviv wrote: Cheers to the end of a year that worked harder than any other to deconstruct toxic masculinity and tear down the patriarchy. Since then, I hadnt really truly properly studied Torah. [4] Ullman is an environmentalist and has called himself "a fourth generation activist". E! 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