Judaism and Welcome Back, Kotter: A Cultural Connection
Judaism and Welcome Back, Kotter: A Deeper Look at Cultural Roots ✡️ Introduction When Welcome Back, Kotter premiered in 1975, audiences laughed at the antics of the Sweathogs and embraced Gabe Kaplan’s warm, witty portrayal of their teacher. But beneath the humour lay a cultural thread: the show’s Jewish identity. Kaplan, born in Brooklyn to
