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 welcomes two unique voices, Sarah Podemski and Lani Anpo, who share insights into their dual heritage as both Jewish and First Nation/Native American. Sarah is a Canadian actress, best known for her supporting role as Rita in the hit FX television series Reservation Dogs. Lani is a multi-tribal Native American Jewish advocate and educator, who uses her social media platform to champion the rights of hers and other marginalized groups. Their conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the significance of Jewish and Native cultural practices, the challenges of acceptance within respective communities, and the similarities between the two indigenous groups. Sarah and Lani share personal stories about their mixed heritage and the impact on their identities, both facing and overcoming external skepticism. The episode also delves into historical contexts such as the impact of blood quantum laws and the diaspora experience, and examines how these factors shape both modern-day struggles and triumphs. Sarah and Lani offer thoughtful reflections on the importance of community engagement, cultural preservation, and the struggle for sovereignty, especially for Native American and First Nation tribes. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience and rich cultural histories of these two unique communities.Topics covered include:Family Histories and Personal JourneysChallenges of Mixed HeritageParallels Between Jewish and Native CulturesSupport Systems and ResilienceNavigating Trauma TogetherExploring Israeli IdentityIndigeneity and the Israeli-Palestinian ConflictNative American ReparationsJewish and Native American Cultural ExchangeNative American History MonthThis episode was produced with and recorded live at the Weitzman NationalMuseum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.Learn more about The Weitzman at https://theweitzman.organd follow @weitzmanmuseum on Instagram, X, Facebook, andYouTube.Mentioned In The Episode:Lani Anpo InstagramIndijewness on InstagramSarah Podesmski InstagramThe Weitzman Museum on InstagramWatch Reservation Dogs on HuluMandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara NationSicangu Lakota NationSaulteauxThe Floaters (Upcoming Film)Jackie Tohn on BJJPBlood Quantum and Sovereignty: A GuideThe One-Drop RuleThe Jay TreatyLevantDecolonization From 1945Matrilineal Descent in the era of Babylonian ExileCelebrating National Native American Heritage MonthFoundational Essay of Patrick WolfSara’s Summer Camp: Camp ShomriaAbout Givat HavivaFor Jewish Indigenous actress Sarah Podemski, it’s a miracle just to exist (“plugging holes in a sinking ship”)Sarah’s sisters’s PBS series “Little Bird”Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewish

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