Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Going “Full Jew” (Replay)

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 ac

BEST OF: Israelis, featuring Noa Tishby, Einat Wilf, President Isaac Herzog, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Tomer Peretz

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

Why Some Liberal Jews Become Antizionists (Replay)

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 moder

BEST OF: Business, ft. Sheryl Sandberg, Daniel Lubetzky, Harley Finkelstein, and Mark Wilf

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-doll

Should Jews Proselytize? (Replay)

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 Jewi

LIVE From Atlanta: Excerpts from a Concert-sation with Yours Truly!

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 pian

The False Premise of "Zionist" (Replay)

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

BEST OF: The Icons, ft Cindy Crawford, Jason Alexander, and Stuart Weitzman

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 Ar

My Muslim Trip to Auschwitz (Replay)

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 delega

BEST OF: Comedians, ft Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Modi Rosenfeld, and Yohay Sponder

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 cont

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

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

BEST OF: Jewish Wisdom, ft Rabbis David Wolpe, Angela Buchdahl, David Lichtenstein, Sharon Brous, and Manis Friedman

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

The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay)

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 monol

"The Floaters”: LIVE from the film’s LA Premiere with star Jackie Tohn & special guests!

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

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

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,

Is Uganda Safer for Jews Than America? Inside Africa's Abayudaya Community with Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba

Are Jews safer in Uganda than in America? Jonah interviews Shoshana McKinney Kirya Ziraba, a Southern California-born Black Jewish woman, now living in Eastern Uganda am

Jonah’s Plan for the Jewish Future & Music Mogul Scooter Braun

Is antisemitism the music industry's open secret? Scooter Braun, the man behind icons such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and pre-Nazi Kanye West, joins Jonah for a co

The Future of British Jewry with Baroness Luciana Berger, Plus Special Guest Nadav Eyal!

Can Britain stop its antisemitism crisis before it's too late? Baroness Luciana Berger, a member of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament, spoke to Jonah in the afterm

President of Israel Isaac Herzog, plus Jonah Answers Your Questions LIVE

Is Israel at its turning point – or at its breaking point? Jonah interviews Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, who explains Israel’s non-executive presidency and his prior

Jonah visits Washington D.C.'s Abrahamic House with interfaith activist Mohammed Al Samawi

What happens when a boy raised on antisemitic propaganda becomes a Muslim bridge-builder whose life is saved by Jewish friends? Mohammed Al Samawi, Yemeni refugee and au