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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt
Jewish Identity
Anti-Semitism
Judaism
Israel
Antisemitism
Social Media
Discrimination
Anti-Jewish Inversion
Jewish Community
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Identity
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
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October 7, 2023
Hamas
Sukkot
Black Community

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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BEING JEWISH goes live! In our first ever East Coast live pod at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Jonah Platt welcomes two unique voices, Sarah Podemski and Lani Anpo, who share insights into their dual heritag... more

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Sarah Podemski
Film and TV actress best known for her award-winning work on the FX series Reservation Dogs
Episode: LIVE FROM PHILLY! Jewish & Native actress Sarah Podemski & activist Lani Anpo (Live from The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia)
Lani Anpo
Fashion model turned full-time activist who uses her voice to educate and empower others.
Episode: LIVE FROM PHILLY! Jewish & Native actress Sarah Podemski & activist Lani Anpo (Live from The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia)
Aleeza Ben Shalom
Matchmaker, author, and star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking who has matched over 200 couples
Netflix
Episode: Soulful Dating Advice with Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom
Madison Werner
CoverGirl model and advocate for the Jewish trans community
CoverGirl
Episode: Being Trans & Jewish with CoverGirl model Madison Werner
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Senior rabbi of New York's Central Synagogue and author of 'Heart of a Stranger'.
Central Synagogue
Episode: Bullsh*t Behavior & Central Synagogue’s Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Noam Weissman
A major voice in digital Jewish education, and executive VP at OpenDor Media.
OpenDor Media
Episode: Unpacking Better Israel Education with OpenDor Media’s Dr. Noam Weissman
Mijal Bitton
Co-host of the podcast "Wondering Jews".
Episode: Unpacking Better Israel Education with OpenDor Media’s Dr. Noam Weissman
Tomer Peretz
Internationally acclaimed visual artist and volunteer for ZAKA.
Episode: Remembering October 7th with Israeli Artist Tomer Peretz
Jana Stern
Renowned Jewish psychic, astrologer, and spiritual healer.
Episode: Wisdom from Beyond the Veil with Jewish Psychic & Energy Healer Jana Stern

Host

Jonah Platt
Host known for his engaging and empathetic interviewing style, connecting deeply with guests on a variety of topics related to Jewish identity, culture, and advocacy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 692 ratings
  • Thank You

    I’m writing to you on YK as I reflect on my relationship with the world as a Jew. Listening to you and Jason, I feel as if I’m not alone, that there are Jews left who understand the War is complex that there is suffering all around. But still feel being Jewish cannot be extricated from our souls, who know Never Again is only a slogan, Unless we show up and not run away or deny Israel’s valid aims for this war. But we still feel for the suffering of the “other” and it’s complicated and unsettli... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cooprn2011
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excited for the new season!

    Perfect day for the new season to start. Thank you, Jonah! You are the light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smokoon
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dear Jonah Platt,

    I think it would be very awesome for you to interview the Jewish-Palestinian lesbian comedy duo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hallel 🤩
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you

    Jonah, thank you for all you do for the Jewish community. This podcast is fantastic! Keep up the great work. We appreciate you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoli says
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Such a great podcast. Very positive and informative ✨✡️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    דניאל סי
    Canada3 months ago

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The engaging and thought-provoking guests contribute positively to the conversations, resonating well with the audience.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and heartfelt commentary on Jewish identity and social advocacy.
Some criticism has emerged from a minority of listeners who express dissatisfaction with the host's background or style.

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LIVE FROM PHILLY! Jewish & Native actress Sarah Podemski & activist Lani Anpo (Live from The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia)
Q: What is blood quantum and how does it affect Native identity?
Blood quantum was created by the US government to control Native populations and is often used to diminish one's identity.
LIVE FROM PHILLY! Jewish & Native actress Sarah Podemski & activist Lani Anpo (Live from The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia)
Q: Why is it important to articulate being both Jewish and Native?
Representing the connection in oneself as being whole is important, especially for youth who face similar challenges.
Making the Implicit Explicit and bestselling author Sarah Hurwitz
Q: What is your book about?
It's about reclaiming Jewish narrative and identity amid historical anti-Semitism and contemporary challenges.
Bullsh*t Behavior & Central Synagogue’s Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Q: What can you say to guide or comfort those of us who are feeling like strangers right now?
Let that feeling be your point of connection to others because I promise you that if you dig below the surface, they feel like a stranger too.
Wisdom from Beyond the Veil with Jewish Psychic & Energy Healer Jana Stern
Q: So when you were in those 11 minutes, were you presented with a choice?
Yes, I was given the choice to either stay or go back, and I chose to return to my body.

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Recent guests on Being Jewish include:

1. Sarah Podemski
2. Lani Anpo
3. Aleeza Ben Shalom
4. Madison Werner
5. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
6. Noam Weissman
7. Mijal Bitton
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