Jonah is joined by Jackie Tohn, one of the hilarious stars of Nobody Wants This, the Jewish Netflix hit everyone’s buzzing about. Together they dive into raising Jewish children, intermarriage, and Jewish representation in Hollywood. Jackie shares her family’s Holocaust roots, the Jewish characters she’s portrayed, and the ongoing challenge of getting Jewish portrayals right on screen. Along the way, she also reflects on the cultural meaning of Sukkot. Blending humor with honesty, this episode shines a light on the joys and challenges facing today’s Jewish community.
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