Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
Episodes
One Mitzvah A Day with Daily Giving Founder Dr. Jonathan Donath
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we change the world with just ONE dollar? In this inspiring episode of '30 Minute Mensches,' Jonah talks to Dr. Jonathan Donath, founder and presi...
Unwrapping Hannukah & Food Personality Jake Cohen
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Hanukkah! In this cozy episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah is joined by culinary expert, social media darling, and New York Times-b...
The Black American Playbook and Philosopher-journalist Bernard-Henri Lévy
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with world-renowned philosopher, author, and war correspondent Ber...
Jewish Traumatic Invalidation with Israeli Psychologist Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah hosts an insightful conversation with Israeli-American Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, a Harvard-affiliated clinical psychologist and renowned trauma expe...
Updated! The 5 C’s of Difficult Conversation and Superstar Dancer/Wife Courtney Platt
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this landmark 50th episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah celebrates the milestone with his wife, Courtney Ann Platt (Glee, So You Think Y...
I Read Peter Beinart’s Book So You Don’t Have To and “Ace of Cakes” Duff Goldman
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Turkey Time! In this warm and wonderfully flavorful Thanksgiving episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with Duff Goldman —...
Jewish Values in Action, Helping Rwandan Genocide Orphans with JC Nkulikiyimfura
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this uplifting episode, Jonah speaks with Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura, the Executive Director of the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) in Rwanda. ...
What Gives Me Hope and Broadway Legend Seth Rudetsky
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this spirited and emotional episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Broadway legend Seth Rudetsky — actor, pianist, musical director, SiriusXM ...
L’Dor V’adorable Returns! and 3x Academy-Award Nominated Producer Lawrence Bender
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Academy Award-nominated producer Lawrence Bender — the creative producing force behind Pu...
Jew on Jew Hate and CNN’s Anchor Jake Tapper
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Election Day episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Emmy Award–winning journalist Jake Tapper joins Jonah for a candid and wide-r...
Navigating Comedy, Antisemitism, and the Gaza/Israel War with Impressionist Ami Kozak
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ami Kozak is redefining what Jewish comedy and commentary look like in 2025 — blending sharp impressions, fearless satire, and moral clarity in a ti...
LIVE FROM PHILLY! Jewish & Native actress Sarah Podemski & activist Lani Anpo (Live from The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEING JEWISH goes live! In our first ever East Coast live pod at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Jonah Platt ...
Soulful Dating Advice with Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the hunt for the perfect NJB (Nice Jewish Boy) or Girl? Look no further! On this love-filled episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: 30 Minute Me...
Making the Implicit Explicit and bestselling author Sarah Hurwitz
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Being Trans & Jewish with CoverGirl model Madison Werner
16 Oct 2025
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Bullsh*t Behavior & Central Synagogue’s Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Unpacking Better Israel Education with OpenDor Media’s Dr. Noam Weissman
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Remembering October 7th with Israeli Artist Tomer Peretz
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Wisdom from Beyond the Veil with Jewish Psychic & Energy Healer Jana Stern
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Self-Inflicted Doomscrolling and Seinfeld Star Jason Alexander
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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WE’RE BACK, BABY! All-New Season 2 of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Living as a Proud, Public New York Jew with “Boy With No Job” Ben Soffer
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What is the Purpose of Judaism? Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin Has The Answer… And It’s Not What You Think!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Anti-Jew Propaganda in the Hispanic World with Fuente Latina CEO Leah Soibel
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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There’s No One Way to Orthodox with Jewish TikTok Star Melinda Strauss
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Israeli Michelin Chef Eyal Shani - Uniting Humanity Through Food
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Should Music Be Political? With Grammy-Winning Jewish Musician Joanie Leeds
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Secret History of Crypto-Jews with Mexican-American Jew Blanca Carrasco
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Truth about Israeli Minorities with Lebanese Christian activist Jonathan Elkhoury
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Wonderful World of Jewish Identity with Disney Animator Saul Blinkoff
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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SERIES PREMIERE! 30 Minute Mensches: Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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SEASON 1 FINALE! My Inspiration & Jewish Federation Chairwoman Julie Platt
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Key to Being Jewish & Israeli-American activist Noa Tishby
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to Jacob Fenton & Phil Kastel for sponsoring this episode, in honor of the lives lost during the Shoah, and the blessed lives w...
A New Segment! & “Jews Don’t Count” with British comedian David Baddiel
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Jewish Women & Auburn Basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Darwin’s Finches and “Call Me By Your Name” author André Aciman
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Listening to Anti-Israel Jews & “The Babka King” Chris Caresnone
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Special Bonus Episode! An interview on 'Unholy' featuring Jonah Platt
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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JAHM is My Jam + Animation Icon Tara Strong
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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A Mantra for the Digital Age + Jewish Student Leaders Tessa Veksler & Eden Yadegar
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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My Muslim Trip to Auschwitz & Legendary Broadway Composer Jason Robert Brown
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Erased by the Algorithm + CNN anchor Dana Bash
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Cost of Freedom and Arizona’s Jewish Latina legislators Alma, Consuelo, and Daniel Hernandez
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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REPLAY: “Bad Jews” + CNN Analyst & Activist Van Jones
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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All Things Passover with Author Dara Horn (PART TWO)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Three Passover Reflections & “People Love Dead Jews” author Dara Horn (PART ONE)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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My Struggle with God & Comedian Tiffany Haddish
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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I’m Not Talking About Mahmoud Khalil & Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Reflection from The Oscars & Wicked Producer Marc Platt
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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2000 Years of Jew Hatred & Australian Journalist Erin Molan
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Sound of Silence & Shoe Legend Stuart Weitzman
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Normalization of Jew Hatred & Presidential Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Going “Full Jew” & Covid Vaccine Inventor Dr. Drew Weissman
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Bringing Back The Hostages & Social Media Megastar Baby Ariel Martin
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Redefining Zionism & Canada's Anti-Israel Problem with Liberal MP Anthony Housefather
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Preserving Jewish Unity & NBA Champion Metta Sandiford-Artest
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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A City on Fire and Congressman Ritchie Torres
14 Jan 2025
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BEING JEWISH LIVE - Hollywood Stars & Jewish Advocates Josh Gad, Ginnifer Goodwin & Marlee Matlin, Live from CBS Television City
07 Jan 2025
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The Importance of Allies & Haredi Real Estate Mogul David Lichtenstein
24 Dec 2024
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Holding Two Truths & Broadway Director Zhailon Levingston
17 Dec 2024
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My ADHD Journey & Chef Michael Solomonov
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Standing Up To Bigotry & Emmy winner Patricia Heaton
03 Dec 2024
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Giving Thanks & NFL Vikings Owner Mark Wilf
26 Nov 2024
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The Politicization of Jewish Identity & Artist Zoe Buckman
19 Nov 2024
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Reclaiming Social Media & Top Chef’s Gail Simmons
12 Nov 2024
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Anti-Jew Inversion & Political Journalist Isaac Saul
05 Nov 2024
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“Bad Jews” + CNN Analyst & Activist Van Jones
29 Oct 2024
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The “Four C’s” of Productive Conversation + Jackie Tohn
22 Oct 2024
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Anniversary of October 7th + Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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“Shortcut Empathy” + Rabbi David Wolpe
08 Oct 2024
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Ditching the Term “Antisemitism' + Music Manager Kenny Hamilton
01 Oct 2024
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The Jewish Case for Both Trump & Harris + Social Media Activist Montana Tucker
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Why This Podcast Exists + Actor Skylar Astin
01 Oct 2024
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Introducing...Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
08 Sep 2024
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