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Inside the DSA: Viral Creator Zach Sage Fox Goes Undercover for our Education AND Entertainment!
5 november 2026 · 29 min
Can one viral video do more to fight antisemitism than an entire Jewish organization? Lees meer
Recorded at the Jewish American Summit in Los Angeles, Jonah sits down with Zach Sage Fox, the creator and producer of Street Smart, and founder of the nonprofit Think Again, to discuss his unconventional approach to fighting anti-Israel misinformation and extremism.
Zach explains how Street Smart, his viral man-on-the-street content satirical platform, and Think Again, his new education-focused nonprofit, use Hollywood-level production, comedy, and data-driven storytelling to change minds. He takes us behind the scenes of his Times Square child-bride social experiment, and how he put Holocaust survivors face-to-face with Gen Z Holocaust deniers. Zach makes the case for investing millions in digital education to beat anti-Zionists at their own game. Plus, Zach shares his concerns about Zohran Mamdani, the future of New York City, and why he believes the battle for Western values and the Jewish community's future will be won on social media.
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Midterm Mania! LIVE FROM WASHINGTON DC: Can Jews Save Independent Media? with Jake Sherman (Punchbowl News) & Mosheh Oinounou (Mo News)
3 november 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Why is trust in the media collapsing? Who’s telling the truth in today’s media war? Lees meer
Election Special! Live from the JCC in Washington, DC, Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News and former CBS News executive, and Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and former Politico reporter, combine their media expertise to discuss the future of political journalism, independent media, and the fight to earn public trust.
Mosheh explains how Mo News grew from Instagram posts for friends and family into a news platform by making journalism conversational, transparent, and accessible. He discusses why acknowledging mistakes and issuing news corrections matters, how he provides context to non-Jews on Jewish issues, and why he still believes that people genuinely want to learn. Jake argues that major news organizations are fundamentally broken, and shares an inside look at Capitol Hill where lawmakers sometimes rely on Instagram and ChatGPT instead of expert sources. He warns that political incentives and influential podcasters can amplify misinformation.
Together, they also tackle the unique challenges Jewish journalists face covering Israel, and rising antisemitism across the political left and right. Mosheh and Jake also lay out their midterm predictions.
Plus, L’dor Vadorable is BACK! Jonah interviews his adorable little cousins for another round of intergenerational Jewish wisdom. The future of the tribe is in very cute hands!
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Citizen Cafe
The Collapse of Trust in Mainstream Media and the Rise of Independent Journalism
11:40–21:30
Being Jewish in Journalism: Bias, Objectivity, and Covering Israel
21:30–30:30
Misinformation, Political Polarization, and the Death of Objective News
30:30–42:30
Antisemitism, Israel, and the Future of News in the Social Media and AI Era
42:30–53:30
The Political Future of Israel, American Jews, and the 202…
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Michigan Midterm Special: Jewish Democrat Joel Rubin Sounds the Alarm
29 oktober 2026 · 26 min
Could antisemitism cost Democrats the Jewish vote? Lees meer
Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for House Affairs and founding political director of J Street, joins Jonah for a candid conversation about the growing divide between Jewish Americans and the Democratic Party.Rubin explains why he’s sounding the alarm over Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, citing his rejection of Israel as a U.S. ally and his response to an attempted synagogue terrorist attack.
Drawing on his experience working in the State Department and as Jewish outreach director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, Rubin examines how progressive politics have shifted since October 7, why he believes Bernie Sanders has failed to push back against antisemitism within his movement, and why Jewish voters can no longer be taken for granted. He also explores the distinction between criticizing Israeli policy and anti-Zionism, the future of Jewish Democratic voters, and the fight to keep Jews included in progressive spaces. Reflecting on his family’s history and the legacy of the Tree of Life synagogue attack in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Rubin makes a passionate case for Jewish resilience and American Jewish identity.
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"Suicidal Empathy" author Dr. Gad Saad Wants to Save The West from Itself
27 oktober 2026 · 58 min
Why are Jews expected to show empathy to everyone, even those who want them dead? Lees meer
Dr. Gad Saad, evolutionary psychologist, bestselling author, and newly arrived Jewish immigrant to America, breaks down the provocative thesis behind his New York Times bestseller, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind.
Saad explains what he calls “suicidal empathy” and how it can lead societies to excuse extremism, overlook threats to Western values, and sacrifice their own safety in the name of tolerance. Using examples including Canada’s handling of returning ISIS fighters, the rise of antisemitism on university campuses, and Jewish activists who turned against Israel after October 7, Saad argues that empathy must be grounded in reality.
He also shares his deeply personal history of growing up Jewish in Lebanon, recalling childhood experiences of antisemitism, including classmates cheering for a boy who declared he wanted to become a “Jew killer.”
Now teaching at the University of Mississippi’s Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, Saad discusses why he left Canada after receiving death threats, his concerns about immigration and assimilation, and the psychological blind spots that prevent people from recognizing danger until it reaches their own doorstep.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Suicidal Empathy: When Compassion Becomes Dangerous
01:30
Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism & Jewish Self-Hatred
11:50
Jewish Identity, Israel & the Fight Against Antisemitism
20:00
The Threat to Western Civilization & Lessons from Lebanon
29:45
Why Gad Saad Left Canada for America & His Mission to Defend Freedom
44:00
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CA Election Special! Can Republican Steve Hilton End 16 Years of Democrat Domination?
22 oktober 2026 · 27 min
In the first episode of our Jewish American Summit series, Jonah sits down with Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California governor, for a candid conversation about antisemitism, Jewish safety, and the future of the Golden State. Lees meer
Hilton discusses what he calls the growing threats facing California’s Jewish community, from Jewish students afraid to display their identities, to concerns about antisemitism in public schools and university campuses. He shares his plans to address antisemitism, reform education, and hold teachers’ unions accountable, while explaining why he believes California needs a major change in leadership.
Jonah also presses Hilton on antisemitism on the political right, the rise of extremism, and how he would support Jewish Californians across party lines. Plus, Hilton makes his case for tackling California’s affordability crisis, homelessness, crime, and struggling entertainment and agriculture industries.
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Broadway Legend Tovah Feldshuh on a Lifetime of Playing (and Defending!) Iconic Jewish Women
20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
What does it mean to be unapologetically Jewish in an industry that has often encouraged people to hide their identity? Lees meer
This week, Jonah sits down with legendary actress Tovah Feldshuh, the four-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy nominee whose extraordinary career has brought some of history's most iconic Jewish women to life, from Golda Meir and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Yentl.
Fresh off her role as the fiercely protective and controversial Bina Rockloff on Netflix's Nobody Wants This, Tovah opens up about the backlash surrounding her character, accusations of Jewish stereotypes, and why she believes Bina represents something far more meaningful than audiences might realize.
But the conversation goes well beyond Hollywood. Tovah and Jonah tackle the alarming rise of antisemitism, the aftermath of October 7, the importance of Israel's survival, and why she refuses to soften her Jewish identity to make others comfortable.
Tovah also reflects on her experience starring in the groundbreaking 1978 miniseries Holocaust, her deeply personal connection to Golda Meir, her family's immigrant history, and the remarkable decision to embrace a more recognizably Jewish name at a time when so many performers were doing the opposite.
From Hollywood controversies and Jewish representation to courage, survival, and the responsibility of passing Jewish identity to the next generation, this is a passionate, funny, and unfiltered conversation with a woman who has spent her life refusing to be anyone but herself.
Because for Tovah Feldshuh, being Jewish isn't something to hide. It's something to stand up for.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
01:30
Playing Bina on Nobody Wants This: Jewish Mothers, Stereotypes & Survival
08:30
Jewish Identity, Golda Meir & Speaking Out Against Antisemitism
25:00
A Lifetime in Hollywood: Yentl, Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Holocaust
42:10
From Terry Sue to Tovah: Embracing Her Jewish Name & Identity
51:05
Portraying Icon…
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Being Jewish In… Publishing, with Author Meg Keene
15 oktober 2026 · 24 min
NEW SEGMENT! In the first installment of our new segment “Being Jewish In…” we explore the hostile environment facing Jewish authors, agents and editors in the world of Publishing with acclaimed author and digital publisher Meg Keene, newly appointed editor of the eponymous Meg Keene Books, a new imprint focused on publishing Jewish stories by Jewish authors. Lees meer
Keene shares her own experience of being advised to remove Hebrew, Jewish names, and cultural details from a Jewish romance manuscript that might “trigger” editors – a story later featured in PEN America’s The Silent Moratorium.
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Is Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman Living the Persian Jewish American Dream?
13 oktober 2026 · 50 min
Can a CEO speak out against antisemitism without becoming the story? Lees meer
Sweetgreen co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman reflects on his Persian Jewish family's escape from Iran to Los Angeles and the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of the Persian Jewish community. He talks about his mother’s arrival in Los Angeles in 1979 for what was supposed to be a summer visit and never returned to Iran, and growing up feeling like an outsider. Jonathan also discusses his evolving pride in his Persian Jewish identity, and the values that shaped his entrepreneurial ambitions.
Jonathan tells us about the backlash to his public comments about antisemitism after October 7, 2023, including his viral response to a letter from Harvard student groups blaming Israel for the attacks. He shares what he learned about using his platform to educate rather than provke, and why he believes the best response to Jew-hatred is to lead by example, celebrate Jewish culture, and invite others in through traditions like Shabbat.
Plus, Jonathan opens up about Sweetgreen's business challenges, the company's farm-to-table sourcing philosophy, and why he believes creativity and craft are essential to its future. He shares how his nearly 1,000-day meditation streak helps him navigate the pressures of leadership, how meditation has deepened his connection to Jewish prayer, and whether kosher Sweetgreen could one day become a reality.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Speaking Up as a Jewish CEO After October 7
00:50
Fighting Antisemitism Through Jewish Pride and Connection
10:50
The Persian Jewish Experience: Immigration, Resilience, and Entrepreneurship
22:00
The Sweetgreen Crisis? Food Safety, Media Panic, and Building a Business
33:20
Kosher Sweetgreen, Jewish Traditions, and Rapid-Fire Questions
43:00
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A Letter To My Non-Jewish Friends
8 oktober 2026 · 16 min
On the third anniversary of October 7th, Jonah delivers a powerful and deeply personal open letter to his non-Jewish friends, colleagues, and allies about what it means to stand with the Jewish people. Lees meer
In this special solo episode of Being Jewish, Jonah reflects on the past three years of rising antisemitism, fractured friendships, and the growing isolation of Jewish communities. He addresses the dangerous normalization of anti-Jewish rhetoric, the misunderstanding of Zionism and Jewish identity, and the painful silence of those who have chosen to look away.
Why have so many Jews felt abandoned by people they once trusted? How did standing up against antisemitism become controversial? And what does meaningful allyship actually look like?
Through an honest, emotional, and urgent appeal, Jonah challenges listeners to confront uncomfortable truths, recognize the humanity behind the headlines, and understand why speaking up matters now more than ever.
This is an episode about friendship, courage, Jewish identity, and the responsibility we all share to stand against hate.
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Today We Remember (Replay)
7 oktober 2026 · 7 min
Today we remember the 1,200 victims, the hostages, and the profound trauma of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel. We remember the loss of innocence and the incredible resilience of the Jewish people. We remember the hostages taken, the global reaction, the rise of anti-Jewish hate, and the enduring strength of the Jewish State. Join the conversation and share this message of remembrance and defiance. Lees meer
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She’s Back! Dara Horn Returns to talk The Big Lie and the Origins of Antizionism
6 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
What if the most dangerous lies about Jews are the ones we’ve been taught to believe? Lees meer
Bestselling author Dara Horn returns to Being Jewish for a super-sized episode to discuss her new book The Final Solution to the Jewish Question and why she believes antisemitism is more than prejudice.
Dara describes antisemitism as a power-serving lie built around the idea that Jews are destroying what others value most. Dara explores how propaganda spreads, from the illusory truth effect and information laundering, to harassment campaigns and the manipulation of platforms like Reddit, Wikipedia, and AI platforms.
Dara traces the evolution of modern anti-Zionism through Soviet and Islamist networks and the 2001 Durban Conference, while challenging empathy-only approaches to antisemitism that can erase Jewish difference. She also gives her opinions on Holocaust education, explains the myth of a “golden age” for American Jews, and shares a powerful story about Theodor Herzl’s grandfather. Dara answers the question of what it means to choose Jewish continuity.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Propaganda Game - Bad News
The Real Root of Antisemitism: Curiosity vs. Conformity
2:11
Antisemitism as a Lie Used to Gain Power
6:58
What Holocaust Education Gets Wrong
40:51
The Myth of America’s Jewish “Golden Age” & the Power of Jewish Agency
50:49
Zionism, the UN, Data Poisoning & the Battle Over History
1:01:24
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SUKKOT SPECIAL: How to Find Joy in an Uncertain World w/ Rabbi Adam Greenwald
1 oktober 2026 · 20 min
What can a temporary hut teach us about living a meaningful life? Lees meer
In this special Sukkot episode of Being Jewish, Jonah sits down with Rabbi Adam Greenwald to unpack one of Judaism’s most joyful, and perhaps most misunderstood holidays.
They explore Sukkot’s ancient origins as a harvest festival tied to the Land of Israel, why Jews shake the lulav and etrog in every direction (maybe like a certain dance we all know), and why the sukkah is intentionally built to be temporary and open to the stars.
Rabbi Greenwald also explains the beautiful tradition of ushpizin, inviting the presence of ancestors and loved ones into the sukkah, and shares how anyone can find meaning in Sukkot, even without a backyard or the ability to build a sukkah of their own.
But beneath all of these traditions lies a much bigger lesson: everything we build is temporary. In a world that can change in an instant, Sukkot asks us to stop trying to control the uncontrollable and instead gather with the people we love, appreciate what we have, and find meaning and joy in the present moment.
It’s a conversation about Jewish tradition, gratitude, nature, family, uncertainty – and learning how to live fully inside a fragile world.
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SON OF HAMAS - Season 3 Premiere! Our most shocking conversation EVER with Mosab Hassan Yousef aka The Green Prince (LIVE!)
29 september 2026 · 51 min
What happens when the son of a Hamas founder becomes one of the terrorist organization’s biggest enemies? Lees meer
Season 3 of Being Jewish kicks off with a powerful live conversation between Jonah Platt and Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as “The Green Prince,” recorded at the Jewish American Summit in Los Angeles.
The son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, Mosab shares the extraordinary story behind his book Son of Hamas and the documentary The Green Prince, and explains why he believes the fight against Hamas and jihadism is both crucial and existential.
Yousef passionately discusses everything from the Israel-Hamas war and the U.S.-Israel relationship, to social media, the Muslim Brotherhood and the growing divisions he sees across the West. He also speaks openly about his rejection of Islam and expresses extreme anti-Muslim views that Jonah makes clear he does not share.
It’s a raw, provocative conversation about Israel, Hamas, Islamism, America and what Yousef believes is at stake in the fight ahead.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
3:25 - Meet The Green Prince
4:48 - Mosab’s Connection To The Middle East and Toxic Social Media
9:50 - Mosab’s Message To The World
17:00 - What It Would Take To Beat The Barbarians
22:00 - Division In America
31:00 - Mosab’s Views On Islam
42:05 - Love Of America And Israel
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Israel's Next Election: What Happens if Bibi Wins, What Happens If He Loses? | Journalist Nadav Eyal (Replay)
24 september 2026 · 21 min
Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal joins Jonah to break down the upcoming Israeli elections and the fight for Benjamin Netanyahu's political future. Nadav lays out what a Netanyahu win would really signal about Israeli society, who is quietly considering leaving the country, and why the opposition still hasn't found the candidate to beat him. Lees meer
Then the flip side: what actually happens if Netanyahu loses. Nadav explains the plea deal calculation working against the clock, the education crisis nobody outside Israel is talking about, and what a new government's first moves would mean for Jews in the diaspora.
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BEST OF: Journalists, ft. Van Jones, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, Erin Molan, and Bernard-Henri Lévy
22 september 2026 · 50 min
What does it actually cost to tell the truth about Jews and Israel? Lees meer
Erin Molan discusses Israel's controversial decision to withhold some of the most horrific October 7th footage, why a 30-second radio soundbite can shape public opinion more than a protest, and the letter from an Australian miner that changed how she measures impact.
Bernard-Henri Lévy draws on his reporting from Rwanda and Darfur to explain what genocide actually looks like, why he believes Hamas must be defeated militarily, and why he sees anti-Zionism as inseparable from the question of Israel’s existence.
Van Jones talks about the connection between the Jewish and Black communities, how the Palestinian cause has been hijacked by a bunch of Nazis, and the uncomfortable truth about who paid the price for the civil rights movement.
Dana Bash takes us inside the newsroom on October 7th, tells us about the harassment her and her family experienced, and what it means to find community with fellow Jewish journalists under pressure.
Jake Tapper opens up about protesters outside his home and why antisemitism on the right deserves just as much scrutiny as antisemitism on the left.
Five journalists. Five perspectives. One very delicate and nuanced topic.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
1:18 - Erin Molan
8:04 - Bernard-Henri Lévy
15:02 - Van Jones
27:09 - Dana Bash
39:05 - Jake Tapper
Watch Erin Molan’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4zAynWP2II
Watch Bernard-Henri Lévy’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4wcg28NEwQ
Watch Van Jones’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR0qUIUGAKM
Watch Dana Bash’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo5fFkBni-s
Watch Jake Tapper’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtHLHgmfXt0
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Going “Full Jew” (Replay)
17 september 2026 · 7 min
What does it mean to go “Full Jew?” Lees meer
In this inspiring monologue, Jonah talks about what he’s learned from his engagement with thousands of Jews online, in Israel, and across the U.S. He shares three major revelations about Jewish identity, anxiety, and the hesitation many feel about leaning into their Jewishness aka “Going Full Jew.”
If you’ve wanted to be more proud of your Judaism and don’t know how to express it, this monologue is for you.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3JDpww9VU
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editors: Gray Clevenger, Geoff McGee. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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BEST OF: Israelis, featuring Noa Tishby, Einat Wilf, President Isaac Herzog, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Tomer Peretz
15 september 2026 · 47 min
What do Israelis know about Israel that the rest of us don’t? Lees meer
Noa Tishby discusses how she noticed the rise of antisemitism and anti-Zionism long before October 7th, why she focuses on reaching moderates, and shares a powerful story of a Pro-Palestine college student who changed her views on Israel after reading Noa’s book.
Einat Wilf describes what it means to belong to the Israeli collective, her hopes for universal civic service, and why arguing over what makes Israel “Jewish” is itself Jewish tradition.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum breaks down the debate in Israel about ultra-Orthodox integration into work and service, how Jerusalem is the hub for building bridges between Jews and Arabs, and why Israelis don’t understand antisemitism the way diaspora Jews do.
Tomer Peretz shares his firsthand experiences serving in the IDF, the shocking things he saw while volunteering with Zaka after the Nova massacre, and why he gave up bridge building with people who believe Israel shouldn’t exist.
Finally, President Isaac Herzog explains Israel’s high-stakes elections, how he’s handling the rising antisemitism worldwide, and his goal to strengthen the Israeli-diaspora ties.
Five Israelis. One homeland. When Israelis talk about Israel, maybe we oughta be quiet and listen.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
1:07 - Noa Tishby
9:03 - Einat Wilf
19:30 - Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
26:29 - Tomer Perez
34:33 - President Isaac Herzog
Watch Noa Tishby’s Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/HJm4X-5Y7Gg?si=N8z3e_BRLxjpxSJD
Watch Einat Wilf’s Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/tsHsAJtGAr8?si=DeDorfx3EmVqPPce
Watch Fleur Hassan-Nahoum’s Full Episode: https://youtu.be/G_AB3aAEEyI?si=UR0Vqf_P6bIOl921
Watch Tomer Peretz’s Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/SiX2JFxgCKs?si=n1J3F4bIl5rgnt9Y
Watch President Isaac Herzog’s Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQq0H6Aal4Q
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Why Some Liberal Jews Become Antizionists (Replay)
10 september 2026 · 12 min
Why are some young Jews turning against Israel? Lees meer
In this compassionate monologue, Jonah dives into one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged dynamics in modern Jewish life: the rise of young and progressive Jews who identify as Anti-Zionist.
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editors: Gray Clevenger, Geoff McGee. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
Using the unexpected metaphor of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” Jonah unpacks how community, identity, education, and social pressure have shaped a generation of American and Diasporic Jews who feel more at home in progressive echo chambers than in traditional Jewish spaces. He argues that the disconnect has led to misunderstandings about Israel that cause harm, whether they know it or not.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated about the Jewish response to Israel today, this monologue is for you.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XooaQ4oUdQY
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BEST OF: Business, ft. Sheryl Sandberg, Daniel Lubetzky, Harley Finkelstein, and Mark Wilf
8 september 2026 · 58 min
How do you build a billion-dollar business without sacrificing your values? Lees meer
Mark Wilf shares how his family turned a dream of owning an NFL team into a multibillion-dollar franchise, why he feels a responsibility to foster a community of acceptance through the Minnesota Vikings, and how his family’s Holocaust survival story shaped his commitment to giving back.
Sheryl Sandberg reflects on her journey from Meta to Google, the lessons she learned that shaped her leadership, and how October 7th transformed her relationship with her own Jewish identity and pride.
Harley Finkelstein explains how he went from a T-shirt business entrepreneur to President of Shopify, why he followed through with his promise of building a Chabad building at his alma mater, and why having a platform comes with responsibility.
Daniel Lubetzky reveals how his father’s Holocaust story inspired a lifelong commitment to kindness and bridge-building, how that philosophy became the foundation of KIND and PeaceWorks, and why he uses business to bring people together.
Four Jewish business leaders. Four extraordinary journeys. Because the most meaningful measure of success isn’t what you build, it’s what you do with it.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:22 - Mark Wilf On Owning the Minnesota Vikings with Jewish Values.
11:37 - Sheryl Sandberg on her book Lean In and her identity in the workplace.
25:25 - Harley Finkelstein on being a loud and proud Jewish entrepreneur and leading Shopify to the next frontier.
41:56 - Daniel Lubetzky on building bridges and leading with kindness.
Watch Mark Wilf’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0knLtjPcCY
Watch Sheryl Sandberg’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUez5CSRuvY
Watch Harley Finkelstein’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q0JInijtgY
Watch Daniel Lubetzky’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFPYj8ppMlU
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Should Jews Proselytize? (Replay)
3 september 2026 · 12 min
Should Jews start recruiting? Lees meer
In this insightful monologue, Jonah Platt asks why Jews don’t proselytize, and whether that long-standing tradition still benefits the Jewish people today. Judaism offers a rich framework of ritual, purpose, and community, and yet does almost nothing to reach the millions of spiritually searching people who might genuinely thrive within it. Meanwhile, the Jewish population remains remarkably small, and the non-Orthodox community continues to shrink.
Jonah makes the case that Jewish survival in the 21st century requires us to challenge one of our most deeply ingrained assumptions: that Jews should wait for potential converts to find us, rather than actively inviting them in. This isn't about cheapening Judaism. It's about asking whether our silence is a strategy, or just an outdated tradition.
If you’ve ever wondered why Judaism isn’t widespread, this monologue is for you.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUr4WPW0wYQ
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Sc…
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LIVE From Atlanta: Excerpts from a Concert-sation with Yours Truly!
1 september 2026 · 52 min
In this special live episode of Being Jewish, Jonah takes the show on the road to Atlanta for a one-night-only “Concert-Sation” with Neranenah Executive Director and pianist Joe Alterman at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Lees meer
Blending conversation with live music, Jonah performs a medley of music including a mashup of songs from Broadway, Jonah’s original never-before-heard song “A Tear in the Sky” from his musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s The Giver, and more!
Jonah discusses the Jewishness of Broadway, how Camp Ramah shaped his Jewish identity and life-long friendships, and becoming more politically active on social media after the 2021 Israel-Gaza violence. He also describes his 2023 Israel trip with the Tel Aviv Institute led by Hen Mazzig in 2023, and his decision to shift his focus from acting toward Jewish advocacy.
This episode has music, laughter, and a deeply personal look at what it means to live your Jewish values out loud.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
DANCING THROUGH LIFE/AS LONG AS YOUR MINE
04:25 - 9:00
Jonah sings Fiyero’s songs, “Dancing Through Life” & “As Long As Your Mine” from the Broadway musical, Wicked. He played the character on Broadway in 2015.
ADHD AS AN ADULT
13:52 - 15:05
Jonah gets candid about the challenge and the blessing of receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood.
TEAR IN THE SKY
20:16 - 23:59
Jonah sings a now cut song from the musical he is developing with Andrew Resnick.
HALLELUJAH
46:49 - 50:10
Jonah finishes the evening with the Leonard Cohen classic, “Hallelujah”.
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The False Premise of "Zionist" (Replay)
27 augustus 2026 · 10 min
What does it really mean to call yourself a “Zionist” in today’s world? Lees meer
In this provocative monologue, Jonah argues that the term “Zionist” is vastly misunderstood and weaponized against the Jewish people. Jonah says we should ditch the term altogether by breaking down why continuing to defend Israel’s “right to exist” is a pointless debate.
Israel already exists. It is the Jewish homeland. It’s not going anywhere. So instead of letting our enemies frame the term Zionism as an evil entity, let’s celebrate the fact that a Jewish state exists.
If you’ve ever been confused by the term “Zionist” and don’t understand how it’s been twisted in the media, this monologue is for you.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKO_VGnSNhc
More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editors: Gray Clevenger, Geoff McGee. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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BEST OF: The Icons, ft Cindy Crawford, Jason Alexander, and Stuart Weitzman
25 augustus 2026 · 35 min
What does it take to be a true icon? Lees meer
Stuart Weitzman shares his journey from creating one sketch to building one of today’s most recognizable luxury shoe brands, how Aretha Franklin helped turn him into the “shoemaker to the stars,” and the Jewish values he carries into his philanthropy. He also reflects on what it means to have Jewish pride, and how we can pass it to the next generation.
Cindy Crawford talks about authenticity being the key to true beauty, how she’s embraced raising her children in an interfaith household, why she loves celebrating the Jewish holidays, and her memories from her iconic photoshoot in Israel with IDF soldiers. She also explains why speaking out against antisemitism feels like basic humanity, and reflects on meeting Holocaust survivor Ella Mandel when she did the Borrowed Spotlight project.
Jason Alexander explains how Jewish identity shapes his humor and values, how Seinfeld helped him realize that acting could be a form of service, and how his children discovered their own paths in Judaism. He also reflects on the moment he pushed back on Larry David over a portrayal he felt crossed the line.
Three icons, one shared mission: to use their platforms and icon status for a purpose.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:28 – Stuart Weitzman
14:19 – Cindy Crawford
31:46 – Jason Alexander
Watch Stuart Weitzman’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9ONP5zj4
Watch Cindy Crawford’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1roVoyCurrY
Watch Jason Alexander’s full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOH30l2BcWM
More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:
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My Muslim Trip to Auschwitz (Replay)
20 augustus 2026 · 12 min
Is it possible to build a bridge between Muslims and Jews? Lees meer
In this eye-opening monologue, Jonah Platt shares his transformative experience joining a Muslim-Jewish delegation to the annual March of the Living. Jonah visited Auschwitz and Birkenau for the first time, and traveled through Europe with 20 moderate Muslims committed to building bridges with the Jewish world.
Jonah reflects on the emotional weight of walking through the Nazi death camps on Yom HaShoah (Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day), the visceral reality of seeing Auschwitz in person, and the profound sense of Jewish belonging he felt standing on sacred ground. From a 21-year-old Sufi Sheikh who offered spiritual wisdom, to a brave French Moroccan student who endured antisemitic hate without ever denying her solidarity with the Jewish people, Jonah’s encounters shattered stereotypes, and revealed just how much more unites us than divides us.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxMJmjzjF-o
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian…
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BEST OF: Comedians, ft Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Modi Rosenfeld, and Yohay Sponder
18 augustus 2026 · 32 min
How do four Jewish comedians find their voice and turn their experiences into comedy? Lees meer
Howie Mandel shares why the stage is where he feels most calm, present, and in control while navigating mental health struggles. He also opens up about being proud of his Jewish identity despite not being highly observant, saying Kaddish for a year while touring by requiring shows to start after sundown so he could pray with a minyan, and the lessons he learned about tzedakah and helping those in need.
Tiffany Haddish tells us about how comedy literally saved her life. She also talks about her time working as an “energy producer” at Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, studying Judaism with Rabbi Susan Silverman, and celebrating her 40th birthday with a Bat Mitzvah alongside the release of her comedy special Black Mitzvah.
Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder explains how performing comedy in English shaped his material about Jewish and Israeli identity, why comedy can communicate what traditional PR cannot, how audiences differ between Israel and the U.S., and why he calls touring his “reserve duty.”
Modi Rosenfeld explains why he considers himself a “Jewish comedian,” reflects on being one of the last Catskills comedians, reaching diverse audiences, and knowing his audience.
Four comedians. Four comedy styles. One common goal: Spread Jewish joy through laughter.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:58 – Howie Mandel
06:50 – Tiffany Haddish
14:33 – Yohay Sponder
22:28 – Modi Rosenfeld
Watch Howie Mandel’s full episode: https://youtu.be/DpncSDHfhGk?si=KiD6pRjUHHRE-tWw
Watch Tiffany Haddish’s full episode: https://youtu.be/5QccpVosg3A?si=r34pBuRIvhCsDi2j
Watch Yohay Sponder’s full episode: https://youtu.be/LaJQSLPoId0?si=aCFLwk2bAKZg8ogo
Watch Modi Rosenfeld’s full episode: https://youtu.be/SjqVNuYnxjg?si=dk5dRusF-BeyHMlV
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Can You Be Jewish and NOT Believe in God? (Replay)
13 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Can someone deeply connected to Judaism wrestle with God and still belong? Lees meer
In this contemplative monologue, Jonah explores his lifelong struggle with belief, the nature of G-d, and the tension between faith and doubt. From questioning divine presence to contemplating the vastness of the universe, Jonah examines whether spirituality requires certainty, or if the act of searching is its own form of faith.
If you’ve ever wrestled with your religious beliefs, this monologue is for you.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLIg93V0qcY
More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editors: Gray Clevenger, Geoff McGee. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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BEST OF: Jewish Wisdom, ft Rabbis David Wolpe, Angela Buchdahl, David Lichtenstein, Sharon Brous, and Manis Friedman
11 augustus 2026 · 45 min
What happens when five rabbis share their Jewish wisdom? Lees meer
In this special BEST OF: Jewish Wisdom mashup, Rabbis David Wolpe, Angela Buchdahl, David Lichtenstein, Sharon Brous, and Manis Friedman tackle some very Jewish questions about faith, identity, meaning, Israel, and how to make sense of the world around us.
Rabbi David Wolpe explores whether you need to believe in God to be Jewish, why Jewish law evolves, and why Israel remains central to modern Jewish identity. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl challenges exclusion within Judaism and shares how Jewish wisdom, joy, and community can help us face moments of crisis. David Lichtenstein dives into ritual, faith, Torah study, and finding purpose through adversity. Rabbi Sharon Brous unpacks the complicated balance between criticizing Israel, supporting Palestinians, and living up to Jewish moral responsibility. And Rabbi Manis Friedman asks whether our modern anxiety comes from a deeper sense of meaninglessness, and what it means to be “needed” by God.
Five rabbis. Five perspectives. One very big question: What does it actually mean to be Jewish?
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:01:31 — Rabbi David Wolpe
00:09:18 — Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
00:17:11— Dovid Lichtenstein
00:27:15 — Rabbi Sharon Brous
00:36:28 — Rabbi Manis Friedman
Watch Rabbi David Wolpe's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEvVUJSGMw
Watch Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2A1fy_rNgs
Watch David Lichtenstein's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5xHHAZFfRs
Watch Rabbi Sharon Brous's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYYI3VfvO5g
Watch Rabbi Manis Friedman's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9J2GQLE9UY
More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:
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Subscribe to the Being Jewish News…
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The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay)
6 augustus 2026 · 9 min
What do you do when millions of people have been taught by teachers, influencers, and even professors, that Zionism is a form of evil? Lees meer
In this searing and personal monologue, Jonah analyzes thousands of hateful messages he’s received to uncover important truths: How millions have been brainwashed to believe Zionism is evil, how social media erases Jewish voices and spreads misinformation about Israel, and why the Jewish community must act now to invest in education, allyship, and cultural resilience.
From understanding the difference between intentional antisemitism and brainwashed ignorance, to explaining how algorithms create false realities and fuel division, Jonah delivers an unflinching look at today's challenges, and offers a path forward for building a stronger Jewish future.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZAnMb5AMgY
More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:
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CREDITS
Written and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producer: Jonah Platt, Associate Producer: Rachel Stern, Head of Operations: Josie Rothschild, Production Associate: Sasha Fiora, Operations Associate: Emma Webb, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Interns: Tatum Rosenblatt, Eden Waldman, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editors: Gray Clevenger, Geoff McGee. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by…
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"The Floaters”: LIVE from the film’s LA Premiere with star Jackie Tohn & special guests!
4 augustus 2026 · 40 min
What happens when a movie shoot brings its cast and crew to Jewish summer camp – and then throws bears and lightning into the mix? Lees meer
Following the Los Angeles premiere of The Floaters at the Laemmle Royal in Santa Monica, Jonah sits down with stars of the film Jackie Tohn, Ben Krieger, Jillian Jordyn, and Bekah Zornosa, alongside producers Shai Korman and Andra Gordon, for a special Being Jewish crossover event filmed in front of a live audience.
The panel gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of The Floaters. They share their personal Jewish experiences that shaped the film, the pleasantly unexpected places they’ve been invited to screen it, and why publicly celebrating Jewish joy is more important than ever. They also reveal what it was really like on set at an actual Jewish summer camp, where the cast and crew became a family, and where encounters with bears, lightning, and other unexpected surprises made the production an adventure of its own.
The conversation, like the film itself, is about Jewish storytelling, community and friendship. In today’s world, movies like The Floaters are exactly what the Jewish people, and the world, need.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Why Hollywood Needs to ‘Explore and Highlight Jewish Joy,’ Not Just ‘Suffering or Idiosyncrasies’ by Jonah Platt
Why Jewish Screen Stories Need More Joy by Rachel Israel
Learn more about The Floaters:
The Floaters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floatersmovie/
Official Website: https://floatersmovie.com/
Official Trailer on YouTube
Jackie Tohn: https://www.instagram.com/jackietohn/
Bekah Zornosa: https://www.instagram.com/bekahzornosa/
Jillian Jordyn: https://www.instagram.com/jillianjordynn/
Ben Krieger: https://www.instagram.com/heybenkrieger
More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:
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Why we MUST stop using the word "Antisemitism" (Replay)
30 juli 2026 · 6 min
Why won’t people call antisemitism what it really is? Lees meer
In this powerful monologue, drawing from personal experience, Jonah shares why the word "antisemitism" is outdated, misunderstood, and often ineffective at calling out real, harmful bigotry. Jonah breaks down the urgent need for clarity in how we talk about hate toward Jews.
If you’ve ever been frustrated by the muddled debates around antisemitism, then this monologue is for you. It’s time to stop being polite, and to start getting real about Anti-Jew hate.
Watch the original monologue on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV2vAirnQm4
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Is Uganda Safer for Jews Than America? Inside Africa's Abayudaya Community with Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba
28 juli 2026 · 26 min
Are Jews safer in Uganda than in America? Lees meer
Jonah interviews Shoshana McKinney Kirya Ziraba, a Southern California-born Black Jewish woman, now living in Eastern Uganda among the Abayudaya Jewish community. Shoshanah tells us about the nonprofit she runs called Tikvah Chadasha Uganda, Hebrew for "New Hope for Uganda," which provides women in Uganda with sustainable chicken farms, vocational and rehabilitation support for children with disabilities, and educational programs.
Shoshana discusses the origins of the Abayudaya Jewish community, and how those who converted about 100 years ago are not the same kinds of converts we think of today. She explains their Sephardic influences, distinctive music, and persecution under Idi Amin when Judaism was outlawed, followed by a public resurgence.
Shoshana also compares antisemitism in America with Uganda, and describes Uganda as a healing place where her Black and Jewish identities are normalized. She tells us how Ugandan Synagogues don’t need security the way most diaspora Synagogues do. Shoshanah explains Tikvah Chadasha Uganda’s programs: repairing wheelchairs, supporting children with disabilities and medical needs, providing glasses, building chicken farms to help women earn income, and selling challah covers and kippot on their website. She shares funding challenges and ways to support via tikvahuganda.org and on their YouTube channel.
MENTIONS:
1:30 – The History of the Abayudaya Community in Uganda
Shoshana discusses how the Abayudaya community came to be, and its roots and connection to Judaism.
The Abayudaya and “All of Us”: Partners in Tikkun Olam
3:35 – Music in the Abayudaya Community
Shoshana discusses music in the community, and its Grammy-nominated album
Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda
3:55 – Judaism Outlawed in Uganda
Shoshanaa discusses the period in Uganda where Judaism was outlawed.
https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/2019/12/04/the-abayudaya-the-jews-of-uganda/
5:50 – Christian Ugan…
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Jonah’s Plan for the Jewish Future & Music Mogul Scooter Braun
21 juli 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Is antisemitism the music industry's open secret? Lees meer
Scooter Braun, the man behind icons such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and pre-Nazi Kanye West, joins Jonah for a conversation about his journey of taking the Nova Music Festival Exhibition outside of Israel and showing it to the world. Braun connects his family’s Holocaust story to his decision to become one of the only voices in the music industry to speak up after October 7th. To him, a music festival is an untouchable sacred place. After visiting Israel to meet the Nova survivors, he saw peace-seeking kids whose stories had to be told.
Braun talks about turning Nova into an immersive exhibition in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and London, and why he sees that work as “hand-to-hand combat” in a world consumed by social media. He also tells stories of how seeing the exhibit has actually opened minds. He explains why he’d rather call Jew-hatred racism, and how words like “antisemitism” and “Zionist” are masks for racism.
Braun also reflects on raising proud Jewish children by passing down his grandparents’ Holocaust survival stories. His work, both professional and personal, is guided by the Nova survivors’ message: “We will dance again.”
MONOLOGUE: Jonah argues that we could be entering a Jewish Golden Age, and tells us why unity – or JEWnity – is how we’ll get there.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:24:15 – Antisemitism as Racism
Scooter explains why he thinks “antisemitism” can alienate Jews from other minority experiences, and why calling Jew-hatred “racism” creates more common ground.
00:28:45 – Speaking Up After October 7
Scooter opens up about feeling like the “wrong person” to speak publicly, then realizing that too few people with platforms were standing up for the Nova victims.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-895318
00:36:30 – The Nova Exhibit
Scooter describes using business meetings to bring artists and executives through the Nova Music Festival Exhibition, where figures lik…
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The Future of British Jewry with Baroness Luciana Berger, Plus Special Guest Nadav Eyal!
14 juli 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
Can Britain stop its antisemitism crisis before it's too late? Lees meer
Baroness Luciana Berger, a member of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament, spoke to Jonah in the aftermath of the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Baroness explains what this resignation means for the Labour Party, including the likely rise of Andy Burnham as the candidate to represent the party in the Prime Minister elections.
Baroness Berger reflects on Starmer’s role in rooting out antisemitism in the Labour Party following the Equality and Human Rights Commission findings that revealed an immense imbalance of racially targeted attacks towards Jews versus other communities in the UK. She also recounts her own experience of threats, harassment, and political toxicity under Jeremy Corbyn, which led her to leave the Labour Party in 2019, and later returned to the party in 2023. She discusses the under-16 social media ban she championed, the far-right UK political Reform Party, and rising antisemitism in the UK after October 7, including attacks in Greater Manchester, Golders Green, and the arrest of spies for Iran. Baroness Berger also describes increased Jewish school security, and emphasizes the vibrancy of British Jewish life.
MONOLOGUE: Israeli Journalist Nadav Eyal joins Jonah for a special bonus interview to break down the upcoming Israeli state elections, and what a Netanyahu win or loss would signal for Israel and the diaspora.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:23:30 – PM Starmer Resignation Fallout
Baroness Luciana Berger tells us where she was when Starmer suddenly resigned from his position of Prime Minister, and what prompted Starmer to step down.
Starmer Quits as Labour Leader and Paves Way For Contest For New Prime Minister
00:30:25 – Baroness Berger’s Political Origin Story
Baroness Luciana Berger walks through her journey from student politics to National politics in the Labour party, the challenges she faced while campaigning, and why she left the Labour par…
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President of Israel Isaac Herzog, plus Jonah Answers Your Questions LIVE
7 juli 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Is Israel at its turning point – or at its breaking point? Lees meer
Jonah interviews Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, who explains Israel’s non-executive presidency and his priority of unifying a debating war-time nation. President Herzog breaks down the challenging future of the Middle East, the pivotal bond between Israel and the Jewish diaspora, and his vision for healing deep political divisions ahead of pivotal Knesset elections – including the heated debate over Haredi military service and the IDF.
President Herzog also reflects on the rising global antisemitism post 10/7, and why strengthening ties between Israelis and world Jewry has become one of his highest priorities. He lays out why he sees Israel as a frontline defender of the free world, and the role the Trump administration, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Ambassador Mike Huckabee have in reshaping Middle East diplomacy.
President Herzog dives into Israel’s evolving diplomatic framework with Lebanon, the challenges of dismantling Hezbollah and Hamas – while insisting that Iran remains “the head of the snake,” and how his Voice of the People initiative can create positive change. He also shares his hopes for Israel’s 80th anniversary.
MONOLOGUE: Jonah Phona is back! Jonah responds to listeners’ burning questions about the podcast, his favorite Jewish Broadway show, how to have constructive bridge-building conversations, and more!
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:01:49 – The Role of the President in Israeli Politics
President Herzog breaks down his responsibilities as the President of Israel, primarily focusing on his role in unifying the Israeli body politics and nation.
The institution of the Presidency
00:03:43 – Haredi Draft Debate
President Herzog explains the nuances of the newly passed Torah study bill granting exemption to Heredi Irealis from being drafted into the IDF.
Contentious Basic Law on Torah study, aimed at shielding draft evaders, passes 1st reading
00:10:14 – Elections and Nationa…
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Jonah visits Washington D.C.'s Abrahamic House with interfaith activist Mohammed Al Samawi
1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
What happens when a boy raised on antisemitic propaganda becomes a Muslim bridge-builder whose life is saved by Jewish friends? Lees meer
Mohammed Al Samawi, Yemeni refugee and author of The Fox Hunt, joins Jonah on location at Abrahamic House in Washington, D.C., for a conversation about the painstaking work of learning another person’s story. Al Samawi founded the multi-faith co-living and community space, where Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Bahá’í fellows share meals, host Shabbat and Ramadan gatherings, and create a safer way for people to ask hard questions. In this episode, Al Samawi describes growing up in Sanaa, where slogans like “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” were used to redirect anger away from corrupt leaders and toward Jews. As a teenager, he internalized violent antisemitic ideas, but learning English through movies, reading the Bible in secret, and asking forbidden questions began to unravel what he had been taught.
The conversation follows Al Samawi, from reading Torah and messaging Israelis on Facebook to attending his first Muslim-Jewish conference. Later, as the Houthis and Al-Qaeda closed in, three Jewish friends and one Christian friend helped coordinate his evacuation from Yemen. Those experiences became the foundation for Abrahamic House. After October 7, Al Samawi says the house became even more necessary: a place where grief did not have to become separation, and where hospitality could make room for truth.
Ultimately, Mohammed’s story makes the case that interfaith work is not abstract idealism; it can be the difference between inherited hatred and real human connection.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:01:22 — Inside Abrahamic House, Where Shabbat Meets Ramadan
Mohammed shows Jonah the dining room where fellows host Shabbats, Ramadan celebrations, Eid gatherings, and family-style meals for the community.
Abrahamic House
00:08:15 — From Antisemitic Indoctrination to Questioning Jewish Hate
Mohammed recalls the violent anti-Jewish id…
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YouTube’s Most Popular (Hasidic!) Rabbi Manis Friedman & How Engaged a Jew are You?
23 juni 2026 · 54 min
How did an 80-year-old Chabad rabbi become a global social media phenomenon, and why is his message resonating from Los Angeles to New Guinea? Lees meer
Rabbi Manis Friedman, author, longtime educator, and one of the world’s most-followed rabbis on YouTube, joins Jonah to ask a deceptively simple question: why are we here? Friedman argues that creation has a direction and that modern anxiety grows from meaninglessness, not deprivation. People are safer and more comfortable than ever, he says, but without knowing what life is for, comfort becomes a treadmill. From tikkun olam to the follower in New Guinea who walked eight hours for internet access and later built a Torah center, Friedman shows how a clear sense of purpose can cross cultures and transform lives.
Friedman reframes Torah not as a list of commandments, but as God explaining Himself and inviting humanity into a relationship. For him, that is Chabad’s mission: making God knowable so that love can be real. He explains Shabbat as resting alongside God, modesty as protecting intimacy from the distraction of appearances, and ordinary work as service when it improves the world. When Jonah asks how a parent should respond to a child who says, “I didn’t ask to be born,” Friedman turns the question into the episode’s central claim: stop thinking of yourself as needy. You are needed. His message is bracing but hopeful: meaning begins when life stops being about what we can get and becomes about what we are here to give.
THIS WEEK’S MONOLOGUE: Are you a “bad Jew”—or simply disengaged? Jonah replaces guilt with a sharper test: where are your time and energy actually going?
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:01:43 — Why Judaism Says Creation Has a Purpose and Direction
Rabbi Manis Friedman explains tikkun olam, humanity’s role in perfecting creation, and why the question of purpose has become urgently modern.
What Is Tikkun Olam? - Chabad.org
00:16:10 — The Man Who Walked Eight Hours to Learn Torah
Friedman shares ho…
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Call Me Back x Being Jewish Crossover! Dan Senor predicts the Jewish Future, plus A New Kind of Aliyah
16 juni 2026 · 55 min
From Saudi officials to diaspora Jews, why are so many people listening to Dan Senor? Lees meer
Dan Senor, host of the Call Me Back podcast and co-author of Start-Up Nation, joins Jonah for a deep dive on Israel, Jewish identity, and the future of Jewish life in the Diaspora. Senor explains how Call Me Back built a devoted audience organically, attracting diaspora Jews seeking trustworthy information, journalists looking for good-faith dialogue, and even international listeners, including Saudi officials, drawn to its thoughtful, long-form conversations about Israel and the Middle East.
Senor discusses how the October 7 attacks reshaped Jewish engagement, the sense of political homelessness many moderate Jews have experienced, and the opportunities emerging from one of the most consequential moments in modern Jewish history. He also emphasizes the need for a Jewish Renaissance centered on expanding access to Jewish day schools, Jewish summer camps, Israel programs, and lifelong Jewish learning. Senor argues that investing in Jewish education and community infrastructure is essential for Jews to flourish.
THIS WEEK’S MONOLOGUE: Jonah reflects on the importance of allies, why he'll sell tickets to future events in pairs, and why “ALLY-ah” may be just as important - if not more important - than aliyah right now.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:07:30 — How Call Me Back Became the World’s Number One Israel Podcast
Dan on building the top Israel podcast organically after October 7th.
Call me Back Podcast - with Dan Senor - YouTube
00:10:45 — “Israel Was at War. The Diaspora Was Under Attack.”
Dan quotes Rabbi Ingber's defining line on October 7th: Israel was at war, but the diaspora had no army to fight back.
The toll of the Israel-Hamas War on diaspora Jews
00:15:09 — Would Dan Interview Former Allies Who’ve Gone to a “Dark Place”?
Dan considers hosting antisemitic voices to understand, not challenge, their logic.
00:27:33 — Why “Call Me Back” Audience Skews Left o…
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Does Mayim Bialik Feel Safe in Public? & The Collective Punishment Paradox
9 juni 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
From The Big Bang Theory to Jewish advocacy, Mayim Bialik shares the personal journey behind the public persona. Lees meer
Jonah Platt interviews actress, neuroscientist, author, and Orthodox Jew Mayim Bialik (Blossom and The Big Bang Theory) about rising antizionism and antisemitism, arguing it functions as a hate movement that shuts down dialogue through intimidation and threats.
The conversation explores the rise of antizionist activism on college campuses, her parenting two sons amid the campus hostility, and her experiences navigating public criticism. She shares about her experiences visiting family in the West Bank, and her identification with Israel as her homeland. Jonah and Mayim discuss personal experiences of being confronted online and in public. Such as being protested for being labeled a “Zionist,” and her experience with shifting attitudes at UCLA in the late 1990s/early 2000s.
She also reflects on her directorial debut, As They Made Us, pressures in Hollywood such as lost sponsorships and exclusion from liberal spaces, and the courage required to remain visibly Jewish in public life. Thoughtful, honest, and often humorous, this episode offers a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and what it means to live proudly as a Jew in the modern world.
THIS WEEK’S MONOLOGUE: Jonah unpacks the paradox of two true statements, both seemingly made untrue by the other: Denying the connection of the Jewish people to Israel is bigotry. AND, conflating the Jewish people with Israel is also bigotry.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
00:08:15 — Being a Public Jew in the Age of Social Media and Online Threats
Mayim on how social media exposed her to antisemitic threats long before October 7th.
Mayim Bialik: Our safety is at risk we've never experienced before
00:17:00 — Anti-Zionism on Campus: 30 Years of Hostility from Cincinnati to UCLA
Mayim traces three decades of campus anti-Zionism from UCLA swastikas to university protests.
Jewish Faculty Members at UCLA Say …
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Is Antizionism Antisemitism? Adam Louis-Klein, Founder of Movement Against Antizionism
2 juni 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
What if the answer to "is antizionism antisemitism" is NO...but not for the reason you think? Adam Louis-Klein breaks down the history, language, and ideas driving the debate. Lees meer
In a thought-provoking conversation, host Jonah Platt interviews Adam Louis-Klein, who returned from anthropological fieldwork with the Desana in the Amazon just after October 7, 2023, to discover the horrors of the attack on Israel. This drove him to become a leading voice opposing antizionism through his writing, appearances, and the organization he founded, Movement Against Antizionism (MAAZ). Adam defines antizionism as hatred of Israel and argues it functions like racism via obsessive libels, such as “colonizer,” “apartheid,” and “genocide,” used to justify hostility and violence against Jewish people. He distinguishes pre-1948 Jewish antizionism from modern antizionism, which he traces to Arab nationalist and Soviet propaganda, and criticizes institutional normalization in universities, NGOs, media, and governments. Klein contends antizionism harms Palestinians by empowering militias like Hamas and Hezbollah and outlines a “truth and reconciliation” vision including antizionism studies and memorialization.
Together, Jonah and Adam discuss the history of Bundism, Reform Judaism, Neturei Karta, the Oslo Accords, and debates surrounding the West Bank, Judea and Samaria, and Israeli identity. The episode also explores how to engage progressive audiences, respond to antizionist rhetoric, and build institutions capable of addressing one of the most consequential ideological battles facing the Jewish community today.
Plus, this week Jonah is back with the fourth installment of L’Dor V'adorable! We thought it couldn’t get any more adorable.
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
16:17 — The Three Core Antizionist Libels: Colonizer, Apartheid, and Genocide
Klein breaks down the foundational accusations driving the antizionist movement — how the colonizer, apartheid, and genocide narratives were enginee…
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Israeli Comedian Yohay Sponder, Plus Finding Your Jewish “Ikigai” (Reason for Being)
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder turns grief, antisemitism, and the Jewish experience into one of the funniest and most unexpectedly moving conversations you’ll hear all year. Lees meer
In this hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly profound episode, stand-up comic Yohay Sponder joins host Jonah Platt for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, Jewish identity, Israel, and the global Jewish experience. Known for his viral English-language stand-up and international tours, Sponder reflects on performing for Jewish audiences across Australia, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States while witnessing rising antizionist hate around the world. Sponder recounts the shocking experience of show cancellations in Amsterdam and Australia after public threats and claims of “perceived insensitivity” in his material. Along the way, the two discuss why Yohay performs in English, what he’s learned being married to an American, and how growing up the grandchild of Holocaust survivors influenced his comedic spark. He shares his goals of making people laugh while spreading Jewish pride and the inspiration behind his comedy specials, Self-Loving Jew and Genesis.
Using humor and vulnerability, Sponder examines what connects Jews globally, emphasizing comedy’s role in strengthening cultural bonds. The episode dives into Sponder’s evolving relationship with Judaism following the death of his father, Holocaust-survivor grandparents, his embrace of traditions like tefillin and wearing a (giant) Star of David.
THIS WEEK’S MONOLOGUE: Jonah ponders Ikiagi, the Japanese concept for “your reason for being,” and how you can find your own Jewish version to guide you in these challenging times.
TIMESTAMPS
2:08 — Why Yohay performs in English
Yohay explains why English became the perfect language for his comedy, saying its structure naturally works better for punchlines than Hebrew.
14:26 — The Amsterdam cancellation
Yohay recounts how his sold-out Amsterdam shows were cancele…
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She's Not Italian, She's Jewish! The Sopranos' Jamie-Lynn Sigler + What is Shavout?!
19 mei 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
The Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler gets brutally honest about Judaism, fame, motherhood, and living with MS in one of her most personal interviews ever. Lees meer
In one of the podcast’s most open and deeply personal episodes so far Jamie-Lynn Sigler, best known for playing Meadow Soprano on The Sopranos, reflects on growing up Jewish on Long Island, navigating Hollywood at a young age, and finding strength in Jewish identity and community. The two discuss that advocacy doesn't have to be about conflict, but about just sharing your positive experiences with the world. She shares how a transformative Birthright Israel trip deepened her connection to Judaism and Israel especially through experiences in Jerusalem.
Sigler also opens up about living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the emotional toll of hiding her diagnosis for years, and how finally speaking publicly changed her life. The conversation explores marriage, mental health, and the pressure to appear “perfect” while struggling privately. Jamie-Lynn talks about her new memoir, And So It Is: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope, and her podcasts MeSsy with Christina Applegate and Not Today, PAL. Together, she and Jonah connect with each other on their vulnerability, Jewish pride, and the freedom that comes from finally being fully yourself.
Plus, Rabbi David Ingbar returns to the podcast (Three-Timer!!!) to discuss the history and importance of the Jewish Holiday, Shavout.
Topics discussed:
Discussion about Jewish visibility, stereotypes about what Jewish people “look like,” and proudly embracing her Cuban, Greek, and Jewish heritage.
Sigler talks about living with Multiple Sclerosis (“MS”) and why going public about her diagnosis changed her life.
The emotional process behind writing her memoir And So It Is: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope and narrating the audiobook herself.
How podcasting opened her emotionally
Caregiving, marriage, and parenting with her husband Cutter while navigating life with MS.
Sigler explai…
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Hollywood to Holy Land: Screenwriter-turned-Orthodox Rabbi Shmuel Lynn
15 mei 2026 · 27 min
A Hollywood writer turned rabbi reveals the unbelievable true stories of Jewish survival history that they never taught in school. Lees meer
Host Jonah Platt reunites with Rabbi Shmuel Lynn, his former University of Pennsylvania Maimonides Leadership Program teacher, to discuss Lynn’s path from screenwriting (Duke, NYU Film School, LA) to Orthodox Jewish education and leading young adults. Lynn describes growing up amid antisemitism in Palm Beach, discovering observant Jews in Hollywood, and being drawn to meaningful Jewish history through a Holocaust writing job. He explains his focus on college and post-college Jews through Olami in Greenwich Village, emphasizing immersive, curated experiences and storytelling to create individual and generational change.
Topics include:
Jonah Platt reflects on meeting Rabbi Lynn through the Maimonides Leadership Program while attending the University of Pennsylvania.
Working in Hollywood with writers from The Cosby Show and Will & Grace sparked Rabbi Lynn’s deeper exploration of Judaism and observant Jewish life.
Rabbi Lynn discusses writing a Holocaust screenplay centered on Kristallnacht and how that project deepened his connection to Jewish history.
The episode explores Rabbi Lynn’s Holocaust film about Bardejov and the true story of 999 Slovakian Jewish girls bound for Auschwitz concentration camp in 1942.
Rabbi Lynn recounts how Jews in Slovakia prevented deportations by staging a fake typhus outbreak during the Holocaust.
Rabbi Lynn explains the mission behind Olami and his Jewish center in Greenwich Village focused on college students and young professionals.
The conversation highlights immersive Jewish education, including theater productions about the Spanish Inquisition and immigrant journeys through Ellis Island.
Rabbi Lynn discusses leading student trips through Poland, Krakow, Budapest, and Slovakia to teach Holocaust history and Jewish perseverance.
The episode explores the upcoming screenplay Rabbi Lynn is develo…
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“Bad Jews” (replay) & Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt
12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
What happens when one of the world’s leading Holocaust scholars says today’s antisemitism feels frighteningly familiar? Lees meer
In this vital episode Holocaust historian and former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt discusses the dangerous surge and normalization of antisemitism worldwide, citing the incidents in London and the October 8, 2023 Sydney Opera House rally. Lipstadt argues antisemitism now operates as a “horseshoe” uniting extremes at the far right and left. She uses the analogy of an upside-down pyramid to illustrate the threat to Jews, democracy, and international security (including “utilitarian antisemitism” on PRC platforms). She compares today to the 1930s while noting key differences. She critiques university groupthink and campus failures at UCLA and Columbia to protect Jewish students. She describes her envoy work shifting from Abraham Accords, including global guidelines signed by 44 entities and a symposium with major tech platforms.
She calls for unequivocal leadership, depoliticized action, education, and everyday speaking up. She emphasizes that there must be Jewish joy alongside fighting hate.
Topics include:
Lipstadt’s legal battle against Holocaust denier David Irving and the film adaptation starring Rachel Weisz.
Lipstadt warns about rising antisemitic violence in London, including incidents in Golders Green and the Finchley Reform Synagogue.
The episode examines antisemitic protests outside the Sydney Opera House following October 7, 2023.
The discussion references the spread of antisemitic content on social media platforms including Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and X.
Lipstadt describes international diplomacy surrounding the Abraham Accords and outreach to Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
Lipstadt praises cooperation from officials in Austria, Germany, and France in combating antisemitism.
The Paris Peace Forum and comments by former French Prime Minister Manuel …
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Epistemic Antisemitism and Black Conservative Influencer Xaviaer DuRousseau
5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
From viral firestorms to death threats, this man isn’t backing down from the Israel conversation. Lees meer
Jonah Platt sits down with conservative activist Xaviaer DuRousseau, who describes his rapid shift from a Bernie-supporting, BLM-boosting young liberal to a professional Republican who appears on Fox News, visits the White House, and publicly supports Israel, including traveling to Gaza during the war. Xaviaer recounts growing up in Chicago and Central Illinois with Marxist family influences, becoming an activist, then researching BLM finances and concluding the movement was fraudulent, which led him to vote for Trump and face family accusations of white supremacy. He argues Bernie-to-Trump is a seamless anti-establishment pipeline, rejects widespread student-loan forgiveness as a solution, and says crime drives businesses and jobs out of black neighborhoods. Xaviaer credits a 2023 Shabbat dinner at PragerU and multiple Israel trips with deepening his connection to Jewish life, describing backlash, antisemitism, death threats, and filming humanitarian aid in Gaza to counter starvation claims. He criticizes anti-Israel voices across the left and right, advocates a black/Jewish alliance based on shared history, and discusses resentment, Marxism, and cultural lessons between the communities.
Xaviaer presents his “hot takes” on most modern-day racism being against white people and asians, how he would be talking shit all day if he were jewish, and how “hood” black folks love Trump.
Plus, Jonah explains why epistemic antisemitism, despite its subtlety and widespread normalization, is so terribly destructive.
Topics Include:
Xaviaer DuRousseau’s viral trip to Gaza documenting humanitarian aid and response to misinformation and the backlash from European audiences and online threats following his Gaza video
How a Netflix show called The Circle was the unexpected catalyst for DuRousseau's political awakening
His criticism of influencers like Hasan Piker, Tucker Carlson,…
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Shopify President Harley Finkelstein & The Jews of Thessaloniki
28 april 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
He's worth hundreds of millions, runs one of Canada's most powerful companies, and he still gets antisemitic replies every Friday when he posts “Shabbat Shalom,” here's why he refuses to stop. Lees meer
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein joins host Jonah Platt for a wide-ranging conversation about Jewish identity, antisemitism, entrepreneurship, and legacy. Finkelstein, a grandson of Holocaust survivors whose family fled Hungary during the Soviet crackdown of the 1950s, opens up about why he has grown increasingly vocal as a public Jewish figure in Canada, especially in the wake of October 7th. He recounts two pivotal incidents that motivated his public advocacy: protesters storming his Big Shot podcast recording at Startup Fest, and demonstrators disrupting his speech at the opening of the Finkelstein Chabad Center in Ottawa. He discusses his relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Shopify's massive e-commerce footprint (14% of all U.S. e-commerce), and his journey from being one of Shopify's first 136 merchants to its president. He also digs into Big Shot, his podcast with David Siegel that archives the stories of legendary Jewish entrepreneurs, from Charles Bronfman to Jeffrey Katzenberg, arguing that grit is the defining trait behind Jewish entrepreneurial success.
Plus, Jonah shares about his recent trip to Thessaloniki, Greece where he explored Jewish history.
Topics:
His published an op-ed in the National Post about rising antisemitism in Canada
Meeting Shopify founder Tobi Lutke at a Saturday entrepreneur coffee group
Finkelstein advocates loudly for visible Jewish philanthropy, arguing that public giving creates a "flywheel" of inspiration
Finkelstein and David Siegel co-founding Fire Belly Tea
Figures who inspired him like Jerry Schwartz and Izzy Sharp.
His optimism for AI and technology
Meeting his wife Lindsay Taub, and his view on her being a partner in life
Why he does the Big Shot podcast
Being in a public role and the responsibili…
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The KKK vs. Antizionism and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Dem, NJ-5)
21 april 2026 · 59 min
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 Caucus (which he co-founded). In Congress, Josh serves on two Committees, including the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where he is the Ranking Member of the National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee and is a member of the Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture Subcommittee. Gottheimer shares candid insights on navigating politics while being Jewish. He discusses U.S. action against Iran, arguing Iran is a major threat but criticizing the administration for shifting objectives and failing to clearly explain goals, which fuels public skepticism and risks a drawn-out conflict affecting oil prices, markets, and regional stability. He rejects conditioning aid to Israel as unfairly targeting a key democratic ally and condemns the use of “apartheid” rhetoric. He describes a major rise in antisemitism, political incentives pushing members of Congress to retreat from support for Israel, and calls for coordinated Jewish-community investment in K–12 and campus education, accountability for institutions, and tougher political engagement. Lees meer
Plus, Jonah answers a podcast fan’s question on how to make anti-zionism taboo.
Topics discussed include:
The shifting center of the left and the right
The role of the Problem Solvers Caucus in bipartisan cooperation in Congress
Why the U.S.-Israel relationship is vital to American national security
Gottheimer’s work on the House Intelligence Committee and focus on Iran and Gaza
Criticism of Gavin Newsom for using the term “apartheid” regarding Israel
The influence of social media figures like Hasan Piker and political figures like Donald Trump on polarization
Addressing antisemitic rhetoric tied to movements like BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions)
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Should Jews Proselytize? & Dueling Rabbis PART 2 with Sharon Brous & David Ingber
14 april 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
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, especially after October 7. Ingber argues progressive Jews and rabbis overemphasize public Jewish self-criticism, undercall out antisemitism and extremism from allies, and should name today’s anti-Zionism as an ever-evolving hate movement that erases Jewish self-determination. Brous defends the Jewish tradition of teshuvah and accountability, urges speaking against West Bank settler violence and occupation, and warns that labeling all criticism or Palestinian solidarity as antisemitic blunts the response to real threats. They also debate U.S. politics, liberal democracy’s role in Jewish safety, Jewish political “homelessness,” and the inclusion of anti-Zionist Jews. Lees meer
Ultimately, the conversation models a deeply Jewish tradition of debate, machloket l’shem shamayim, while emphasizing unity, responsibility, and the need to continue investing in community and the next generation.
Topics Include:
Trading ideas on whether anti-Zionism is a form of modern antisemitism
The responsibility of rabbis to address West Bank settler violence and Jewish extremism
References to Baruch Goldstein and the Cave of the Patriarchs massacre as a moral comparison
The role of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran in shaping Jewish security concerns
The influence of social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter/X on Israel narratives
Criticism of language like “apartheid” in discussions about Israel and Palestine
The symbolism of the watermelon flag in pro-Palestinian activism
Gavin Newsom and his appearance on Pod Save America
The importance of protecting liberal democracy for Jewish safety in America
Failures in Jewish education, including overreliance on programs like Birthright Israel
The role of JCCs (Jewish Community Center…
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Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) Executive Director Rachael Fried
10 april 2026 · 31 min
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, which now operates a professional center in New York's Times Square with a $2 million budget. JQY serves as a vital mental health nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth (ages 13–23) from "historically non-accepting communities," specifically those from Orthodox, Sephardi, Mizrahi, and Russian-speaking backgrounds. Lees meer
The discussion covers the critical safety risks facing these teens, including suicide and homelessness, and the creative "guerrilla marketing" JQY employs to reach youth in insular environments where internet access is restricted. Fried addresses the intersection of queer identity and Halakha (Jewish law), referencing Leviticus 18:22 and the principle of Elu v’Elu to advocate for the healthy coexistence of religious and queer identities. Finally, she highlights JQY’s national expansion through virtual drop-in centers, a mobile app, and a national Jewish queer book club.
Topics Include:
They discuss the scale of need (potentially hundreds of thousands)
The episode addresses high-risk factors for queer Jewish youth, including increased rates of suicide, homelessness, and addiction.
The discussion explores barriers to information for youth using "kosher phones" or restricted internet in ultra-Orthodox communities.
Rachael explains how religious texts are often used to justify cultural homophobia beyond the literal interpretation of the law.
The Jewish principle of "Elu v’Elu" (both these and those) is highlighted as a core philosophy for holding both queer and Jewish identities as true.
Student activism surrounding a queer club at Yeshiva University
The cultural dimensions of halakha-based rejection
Getting in-contact with the organization if you aren’t in New York City
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LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO! Rabbis Sharon Brous (IKAR) & David Ingber (Romemu/92NY)
31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
At this live “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt” event in San Diego, supported by Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Crown Family Philanthropies, and the Jim Joseph Foundation, Jonah Platt welcomes two influential spiritual leaders: Rabbi Sharon Brous, founding rabbi of IKAR in Los Angeles, and David Ingber, founding rabbi of Romemu in New York. Together, they explore how their egalitarian, non-denominational communities are reimagining synagogue life by emphasizing spiritual aliveness, engaging prayer, and social justice. Lees meer
Brous and Ingber speak candidly about the challenges of leading “big tent” communities in a deeply polarized time, where congregants often expect rabbis to mirror their views, and leave when they don't. Brous discusses transforming sermons into collective responsibility and action, while Ingber critiques what he calls a more consumer-driven performative Judaism, shaped by convenience rather than commitment. Drawing on experience from the Women’s March controversy through the aftermath of October 7th, they examine what it means to lead with integrity when every word carries weight.
The conversation also grapples with enduring questions at the heart of Jewish life: the role of prayer, the tension between universal values and particular Jewish obligation, and the importance of humility and patience in leadership. Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism and growing political divisions around Israel and America, this episode looks at what Jewish leadership demands and what the Jewish community can become in this moment of urgency and change.
This is Part One of a Two-Part conversation.
In the episode, they discuss:
The founding visions behind IKAR and Romemu
How Brous and Ingber are reimagining synagogue life
The rabbinical role in modern society
Silence from progressive allies following October 7th
Rabbi David Ingber’s experience confronting Tamika Mallory and Louis Farrakhan
The concept of “raising flawed flags”
The Talmudic story of Kamt…
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The Ms. Rachel Monologue & The 22-Hour Jew, Trans TV Writer Our Lady J
24 maart 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
She converted to Judaism yesterday! Jonah Platt interviews transgender activist, Emmy-nominated TV writer-director (Transparent, American Horror Story, Pose), and musician Our Lady J (Yona Speidel), less than 24 hours after she formally converted to Judaism. She describes her 12-year path, the beit din with three rabbis, her written reflection on Isaiah 56 and intersex identity, her mikvah immersion, and why she chose the Hebrew name Yona. She recounts growing up in a Mennonite household, losing trust in organized religion amid homophobia during the AIDS crisis, and later returning to spirituality through Judaism. The conversation addresses unconscious antisemitism, queer-community susceptibility to “they” conspiracies, and rising antisemitism in LGBT spaces after October 7. She discusses BDS (The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement) pressure on Transparent, later learning German courts found BDS antisemitic, and argues for fact-based definitions of Zionism, while saying she is pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli. Lees meer
Topics discussed include:
The emotional experience of completing the Beit Din and mikvah after a 12-year spiritual journey
Guidance from three rabbis during the conversion process
The significance of Isaiah 56 and its message welcoming eunuchs, and those who might not have a binary identity of sex or gender
Growing up in an ex–Old Order Mennonite Christian background and early perceptions of Jews
The evolution of Lady J’s identity through names like Justin, Jonah, and Yona, and their biblical significance
Influence of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, pioneer of trans medicine in Berlin (1909), on understanding antisemitism and queer history
How Nazi book burnings in the 1930s destroyed Hirschfeld’s research at the Institute of Sexology
The intersection of antisemitism, transphobia, and homophobia throughout European and modern history
The rise of antisemitism within the LGBTQ community following October 7 and shifting attitudes toward Israel
Lady J’s exp…