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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt | Jewish Culture, Identity & Current Events 100 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is a weekly podcast that explores the diverse and often overlooked aspects of Jewish identity through candid conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies. Hosted by actor and advocate Jonah Platt, the show aims to engage, educate, and empower listeners to embrace their identities authentically. Topics include contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and politics.

Episodes

My Muslim Trip to Auschwitz (Replay)
My Muslim Trip to Auschwitz (Replay) Aug 20, 2026 12:02 Is it possible to build a bridge between Muslims and Jews?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 em
BEST OF: Comedians, ft Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Modi Rosenfeld, and Yohay Sponder
BEST OF: Comedians, ft Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Modi Rosenfeld, and Yohay Sponder Aug 18, 2026 32:27 How do four Jewish comedians find their voice and turn their experiences into comedy?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 coul
Can You Be Jewish and NOT Believe in God? (Replay)
Can You Be Jewish and NOT Believe in God? (Replay) Aug 13, 2026 8:34 Can someone deeply connected to Judaism wrestle with God and still belong? 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 for
BEST OF: Jewish Wisdom, ft Rabbis David Wolpe, Angela Buchdahl, David Lichtenstein, Sharon Brous, and Manis Friedman
BEST OF: Jewish Wisdom, ft Rabbis David Wolpe, Angela Buchdahl, David Lichtenstein, Sharon Brous, and Manis Friedman Aug 11, 2026 45:08 What happens when five rabbis share their Jewish wisdom? 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 Je
The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay)
The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay) Aug 6, 2026 9:04 What do you do when millions of people have been taught by teachers, influencers, and even professors, that Zionism is a form of evil?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 Isra
"The Floaters”: LIVE from the film’s LA Premiere with star Jackie Tohn & special guests!
"The Floaters”: LIVE from the film’s LA Premiere with star Jackie Tohn & special guests! Aug 4, 2026 40:30 What happens when a movie shoot brings its cast and crew to Jewish summer camp – and then throws bears and lightning into the mix? 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 Jewis
Why we MUST stop using the word "Antisemitism" (Replay)
Why we MUST stop using the word "Antisemitism" (Replay) Jul 30, 2026 5:49 Why won’t people call antisemitism what it really is?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 antis
Is Uganda Safer for Jews Than America? Inside Africa's Abayudaya Community with Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba
Is Uganda Safer for Jews Than America? Inside Africa's Abayudaya Community with Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba Jul 28, 2026 25:36 Are Jews safer in Uganda than in America?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
Jonah’s Plan for the Jewish Future & Music Mogul Scooter Braun
Jonah’s Plan for the Jewish Future & Music Mogul Scooter Braun Jul 21, 2026 1:14:32 Is antisemitism the music industry's open secret?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 indus
The Future of British Jewry with Baroness Luciana Berger, Plus Special Guest Nadav Eyal!
The Future of British Jewry with Baroness Luciana Berger, Plus Special Guest Nadav Eyal! Jul 14, 2026 1:11:55 Can Britain stop its antisemitism crisis before it's too late?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 Min
President of Israel Isaac Herzog, plus Jonah Answers Your Questions LIVE
President of Israel Isaac Herzog, plus Jonah Answers Your Questions LIVE Jul 7, 2026 1:06:51 Is Israel at its turning point – or at its breaking point?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 o
Jonah visits Washington D.C.'s Abrahamic House with interfaith activist Mohammed Al Samawi
Jonah visits Washington D.C.'s Abrahamic House with interfaith activist Mohammed Al Samawi Jul 1, 2026 1:02:29 What happens when a boy raised on antisemitic propaganda becomes a Muslim bridge-builder whose life is saved by Jewish friends?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,

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