"#Jewish characters on #television are often written as symbols — of suffering, politics or cultural anxiety.

"#Jewish characters on #television are often written as symbols — of suffering, politics or cultural anxiety. What sets #HBO’s #medical #drama #ThePitt apart is that its Jewish lead physician, Dr. Michael “Robby” Rabinavitch, is portrayed instead as a moral presence. His #Jewishness is not delivered through speeches or slogans, but through conduct: steadiness under pressure, devotion to patients and an instinctive commitment to preserving life. For Jewish viewers, that portrayal feels familiar, even deeply recognizable — a reflection of values long carried into public service without fanfare.

Robby does not deny his identity. He shortens his surname for the convenience of patients, but he does not hide it. His Jewishness surfaces naturally, the way faith often does in real life — in moments of fear, vulnerability and moral choice."

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-pitt-a-jewish-doctor-on-tv-and-the-values-he-carries-into-the-er/