Being Jewish With Jonah Platt
8 Episodes
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is an honest, eye-opening talk series where actor, singer, and writer Jonah Platt sits down with influential voices—from Hollywood producers and Rabbis to journalists and activists—for deep, bold, and meaningful conversations on Jewish identity, culture, antisemitism, and allyship. Unfiltered, emotional, and often funny, the show explores what it means to be Jewish today—and why it matters.
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Dara Horn Part 1
Episode 1
Is the world more comfortable with dead Jews than living ones? In this powerful conversation, bestselling author Dara Horn (People Love Dead Jews) joins Being Jewish with Jonah Platt to discuss the origins of antisemitism, how it manifests today—including on college campuses—and why Holocaust edu...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Chris Caresnone
Episode 2
In this FLAVORFUL and heartfelt episode, Jonah is joined by rising social media sensation Chris Caresnone — a Black, non-Jewish content creator known for his hilarious multicultural food adventures and cross-cultural humor.
Together, they dive into the vibrant culinary culture of Los Angeles, sa... -
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Marc Platt
Episode 3
Hollywood and Broadway producing legend Marc Platt (Wicked, La La Land, Legally Blonde) sits down with his son Jonah Platt for an intimate and powerful conversation on Jewish identity, Hollywood, and storytelling. In this special episode, Marc shares:
📍Growing up Jewish in segregated Baltimore a...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Sheryl Sandberg
Episode 4
Female Business Leader Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook and VP of Google, opens up about God, grief, resilience, and ambition. She discusses her experience in Big Tech, embracing her Jewish identity, the terrifying silence from allies after October 7, and the harrowing stories of sexual vi...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Rabbi David Wolpe
Episode 5
In this thought-provoking episode of "Being Jewish," Jonah Platt dives deep with Rabbi David Wolpe to explore what being Jewish means to one of Judaism’s most renowned faith leaders. From rabbinical wisdom to addressing anti-Jewish bigotry on college campuses, to October 7th, no topic goes untouc...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Special Episode
Episode 6
Welcome to a very special episode of Being Jewish! Filmed in front of a studio audience at the iconic CBS Television City, Jonah sits down with Tony nominee Josh Gad, TV/film star Ginnifer Goodwin and Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin in a must-see, brilliantly honest conversation on a wide arra...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Erin Molan
Episode 7
In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with Australian broadcaster Erin Molan, an award-winning journalist, television presenter, and outspoken advocate for Israel. Known for her fearless commentary and sharp insights, Erin shares her unexpected journey—from ha...
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Being Jewish with Jonah Platt - Van Jones
Episode 8
In this episode, Jonah sits down with legendary commentator, activist and community ally Van Jones to dive into the historical power and current necessity of the Black & Jewish relationship. Together, Jonah and Van discuss the historic ties between their communities, the forces that try to divide...
