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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt // Jewish Identity, Culture, and Current Events

The World"s #1 Ranked Jewish Podcast! BJJP is your home for deeply candid conversations that illuminate the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity, with notable Jews and allies alike. Hosted by award-winning advocate and actor Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and current events, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empower listeners to take full ownership of their identities and live as their proudest, most authentic

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1:23:02

She’s Back! Dara Horn Returns to talk The Big Lie and...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/10/06

What if the most dangerous lies about Jews are the ones we’ve been taught to believe?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

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20:00

SUKKOT SPECIAL: How to Find Joy in an Uncertain World...

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2026/10/01

What can a temporary hut teach us about living a meaningful life?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

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50:50

SON OF HAMAS - Season 3 Premiere! Our most shocking...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/29

What happens when the son of a Hamas founder becomes one of the terrorist organization’s biggest enemies?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

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20:44

Israel's Next Election: What Happens if Bibi Wins,...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/24

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.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

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49:52

BEST OF: Journalists, ft. Van Jones, Dana Bash, Jake...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/22

What does it actually cost to tell the truth about Jews and Israel?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

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7:12

Going “Full Jew” (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/17

What does it mean to go “Full Jew?”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

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47:15

BEST OF: Israelis, featuring Noa Tishby, Einat Wilf,...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/15

What do Israelis know about Israel that the rest of us don’t?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

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12:01

Why Some Liberal Jews Become Antizionists (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/10

Why are some young Jews turning against Israel?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.More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the

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58:11

BEST OF: Business, ft. Sheryl Sandberg, Daniel...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/08

How do you build a billion-dollar business without sacrificing your values?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

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11:51

Should Jews Proselytize? (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/03

Should Jews start recruiting?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

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51:46

LIVE From Atlanta: Excerpts from a Concert-sation...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/09/01

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.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

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10:18

The False Premise of "Zionist" (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/27

What does it really mean to call yourself a “Zionist” in today’s world?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

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34:31

BEST OF: The Icons, ft Cindy Crawford, Jason...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/25

What does it take to be a true icon?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

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12:02

My Muslim Trip to Auschwitz (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/20

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 emotional weight of walking through the Nazi death camps on Yom HaShoah (Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day), the

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32:27

BEST OF: Comedians, ft Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish,...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/18

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 could pray with a minyan, and the lessons he learned about tzedakah and helping those in need.Tiffany

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8:34

Can You Be Jewish and NOT Believe in God? (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/13

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 form of faith.If you’ve ever wrestled with your religious beliefs, this monologue is for you.Watch the original

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45:08

BEST OF: Jewish Wisdom, ft Rabbis David Wolpe, Angela...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/11

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 Jewish law evolves, and why Israel remains central to modern Jewish identity. Rabbi Angela Buchdahl challenges

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9:04

The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/06

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 Israel, and why the Jewish community must act now to invest in education, allyship, and cultural

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40:30

"The Floaters”: LIVE from the film’s LA Premiere with...

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/08/04

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 Jewish crossover event filmed in front of a live audience.The panel gives us a behind the scenes look at the making

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5:49

Why we MUST stop using the word "Antisemitism" (Replay)

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt ·

2026/07/30

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 antisemitism, then this monologue is for you. It’s time to stop being polite, and to start getting real about

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