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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt
Jewish Identity
Israel
Anti-Semitism
Judaism
Hamas
Holocaust
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Antisemitism
Zionism
Anti-Zionism
Jewish Community
Community
Peter Beinart
Identity
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Hanukkah
Iran
Anti-Jewish Sentiment
Passover
Gaza

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is the hit weekly podcast that illuminates the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity, through deeply honest and personal conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Hosted by actor & advocate Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and politics, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empo... more

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In this timely episode, host Jonah Platt sits down with Josh Gottheimer, the five-term U.S. Congressman serving New Jersey’s Fifth District. Josh is a leading pro-Israel voice in the Democratic Party and Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers C... more

Host Jonah Platt moderates part two of a spirited conversation between Rabbi Sharon Brous (IKAR, Los Angeles) and Rabbi David Ingber (Romemu, New York) about how Jewish leaders should balance moral self-critique of Israel with addressing antisemitism... more

In this episode of 30 Minute Mensches, host Jonah Platt sits down with Rachael Fried, the Executive Director of JQY (Jewish Queer Youth). Rachael shares her personal journey from being a closeted Orthodox participant to leading the organization, whic... more

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Josh Gottheimer
Five-term congressman from New Jersey, pro-Israel advocate, co-founder and current vice chair of the House Problem Solver Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives, NJ-5
Episode: The KKK vs. Antizionism and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Dem, NJ-5)
Rachael Fried
Executive Director at Jewish Queer Youth (JQY)
Jewish Queer Youth (JQY)
Episode: Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) Executive Director Rachael Fried
Sharon Brous
Founding Rabbi of IKAR, egalitarian and music-forward community leader
IKAR
Episode: LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO! Rabbis Sharon Brous (IKAR) & David Ingber (Romemu/92NY)
David Ingber
Founding Rabbi of Romemu, egalitarian and embodied Jewish spirituality
Romemu
Episode: LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO! Rabbis Sharon Brous (IKAR) & David Ingber (Romemu/92NY)
Our Lady J
Trailblazing transgender activist, writer and director for TV shows, musician
Formerly involved in TV and music; recent convert to Judaism
Episode: The Ms. Rachel Monologue & The 22-Hour Jew, Trans TV Writer Our Lady J
Daniel Lubetzky
Founder of KIND, entrepreneur and philanthropist
KIND, Builders Movement, OneVoice
Episode: Jonah Does CNN and KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky
Beejhy Barhany
Executive chef and proprietor of Tsion Café, Ethiopian Israeli restaurateur
Tsion Café
Episode: On Location with Ethiopian-Jewish Chef and Restaurateur Beejhy Barhany
AJ Edelman
Pilot and team captain, central figure in building the Israeli bobsled program
Israeli Bobsled Team
Episode: Is Israel an Ethnostate? And the 2026 Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team
Menachem Chen
Team member with background in rugby and track and field
Israeli Bobsled Team
Episode: Is Israel an Ethnostate? And the 2026 Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team

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Jonah Platt
Host of a culture-forward interview series focused on Jewish identity, culture, and politics.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Has become a weekly event!

    Every Saturday morning on our drive to Synagogue we listen to this podcast. It helps get me in the frame of mind to join my community each week and observe the Sabbath. Jonah has the most interesting guests, dealing with Jewish issues. He asks all the right questions. The podcast has truly become part of our Shabbat ritual. From Josh Gad to The Israeli bobsled team to the lady who had a kosher Ethiopian restaurant forced to close because of hatred of Jews, every episode is worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    comicsfan2001
    United States17 days ago
  • Deeply thoughtful, emotional, and analytical discussions of the Jewish experience

    Excellent content and quality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hkuzn
    United States18 days ago
  • Engaging Podcast

    I enjoy Jonah’s perspective on Judaism and his interesting guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Block Xchange
    United States20 days ago
  • Weekly Listen

    Entertaining and Informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sox Fan 33
    United States23 days ago
  • Authentic and Real

    This is exactly the type of dialogue that the modern Jewish community needs to have in a world where many Jews question what is my identity as a Jew? Thank you for bringing the warmth, kindness, diversity, humor and straight talk to the podcast world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justino W
    United States24 days ago

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Guests are diverse and bring important perspectives on Jewish life and global issues.
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Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) Executive Director Rachael Fried
Q: Tell me, what is JQY?
JQY is a mental health organization that empowers Jewish queer teens and young adults to live joyful and healthy lives, working specifically with youth from historically non-accepting communities and connecting them to one another and to providers and resources they need.
The KKK vs. Antizionism and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Dem, NJ-5)
Q: When defending U.S.-Israel policy, how do you balance strategic interests with domestic political pressures?
By recognizing that support for Israel is a strategic alliance rooted in security interests and democratic values, while acknowledging that aid has conditions and must be tied to clear, publicly explained objectives to maintain bipartisan support.
Is Israel an Ethnostate? And the 2026 Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team
Q: What does it mean for you to represent Israel on the world stage?
It's a responsibility and a source of national pride that transcends personal accomplishment, tying athletic effort to the country's identity.
The Genocide Libel and Comedian Modi Rosenfeld
Q: What is your daily Jewish practice look like right now?
I wake up in the morning, I have a cup of water with lemon and then my coffee and I say the blessing and then do the negovassar.
L’Dor V’adorable is Back! And American-Israeli Cookbook Author Adeena Sussman
Q: What does ease mean for you in this chapter of your life, not just in the kitchen, but overall?
Trying not to please others too much, being comfortable in my identity both as a professional, as a cook, and as a Jewish person.

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A thoughtful, culture-forward show that centers Jewish identity through candid conversations with a wide range of guests. Episodes frequently explore diaspora experiences, Jewish history, culture, and politics, often weaving in personal narratives from chefs, athletes, comedians, scholars, and activists. The format consistently pairs a probing host with guests who offer both intimate reflections and broader perspectives, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking deeper understanding of Jewish life today, resilience in the face of anti-Semitism, and the ways culture, food, and humor intersect with identity. Notably, the show blends up-close storytelling with timely social and political context, often featuring guests who illuminate underr... more

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Recent guests on Being Jewish include:

1. Josh Gottheimer
2. Rachael Fried
3. Sharon Brous
4. David Ingber
5. Our Lady J
6. Daniel Lubetzky
7. Beejhy Barhany
8. AJ Edelman

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