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The World's #1 Ranked Jewish Podcast! BJJP is your home for deeply candid conversations that illuminate the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity, with notable Jews and allies alike. Hosted by award-winning advocate and actor Jonah Platt, a trusted expert in contemporary Jewish culture, identity, and current events, Being Jewish seeks to engage, educate, and empower listeners to take full ownership of their identities and live as their proudest, most authentic selves.
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- Today48 min
The Untold Story of Auschwitz Debuts on Broadway with Here There Are Blueberries Director Moisés Kaufman
What did Auschwitz look like to the Nazi’s running it?Moisés Kaufman, Tony and Emmy-nominated playwright and director, and co-founder of Tectonic Theater Project, joins Jonah to discuss their collaboration on the Broadway play Here There Are Blueberries. The play grew out of a remarkable discovery: a photo album documenting the everyday lives of Auschwitz's Nazi officers, including Christmas celebrations, sunbathing, and, yes, eating blueberries. Kaufman and Holocaust historian Dr. Rebecca Erbelding turned the album's history into a theatrical detective story, raising a chilling question: how could people lead seemingly normal lives while participating in unimaginable evil?Kaufman unpacks the difference between culpability, complicity, and complacency, and shares how visiting Auschwitz brought the enormity of the Holocaust into painfully personal focus. He reflects on growing up gay, Orthodox Jewish, and Venezuelan, his father's experience as a Holocaust survivor, and how yeshiva shaped his approach to theater. The conversation also explores the lasting impact of *The Laramie Project* and Kaufman's perspective on today's political polarization.MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Here There Are Blueberries Tickets and Showtimes02:37 Here There Are Blueberries: The Nazis' Secret Photo Album10:11 The Holocaust, Moral Complicity, and the Danger of Complacency22:30 Jewish Identity, Yeshiva, and the Power of Storytelling30:59 Reinventing Theater: Moment Work and The Laramie Project40:59 Venezuela, Political Extremism, and What Success Really MeansMore Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:partnerships@jonahplatt.comMerchandise<a href="https://merch.beingjewishpodcast.com/" target="_blank" style="backgro
- 5 days ago29 min
Inside the DSA: Viral Creator Zach Sage Fox Goes Undercover for our Education AND Entertainment!
Can one viral video do more to fight antisemitism than an entire Jewish organization?Recorded at the Jewish American Summit in Los Angeles, Jonah sits down with Zach Sage Fox, the creator and producer of Street Smart, and founder of the nonprofit Think Again, to discuss his unconventional approach to fighting anti-Israel misinformation and extremism.Zach explains how Street Smart, his viral man-on-the-street content satirical platform, and Think Again, his new education-focused nonprofit, use Hollywood-level production, comedy, and data-driven storytelling to change minds. He takes us behind the scenes of his Times Square child-bride social experiment, and how he put Holocaust survivors face-to-face with Gen Z Holocaust deniers. Zach makes the case for investing millions in digital education to beat anti-Zionists at their own game. Plus, Zach shares his concerns about Zohran Mamdani, the future of New York City, and why he believes the battle for Western values and the Jewish community's future will be won on social media.More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:partnerships@jonahplatt.comMerchandisehttps://merch.beingjewishpodcast.com/ Follow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishLearn more about Zach Sage FoxZach Sage Fox InstagramZach Sage Fox TikTokStreet Smart InstagramCREDITS:<span st
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
Midterm Mania! LIVE FROM WASHINTGON DC: Can Jews Save Independent Media? with Jake Sherman (Punchbowl News) & Mosheh Oinounou (Mo News)
Why is trust in the media collapsing? Who’s telling the truth in today’s media war?Election Special! Live from the JCC in Washington, DC, Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News and former CBS News executive, and Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and former Politico reporter, combine their media expertise to discuss the future of political journalism, independent media, and the fight to earn public trust.Mosheh explains how Mo News grew from Instagram posts for friends and family into a news platform by making journalism conversational, transparent, and accessible. He discusses why acknowledging mistakes and issuing news corrections matters, how he provides context to non-Jews on Jewish issues, and why he still believes that people genuinely want to learn. Jake argues that major news organizations are fundamentally broken, and shares an inside look at Capitol Hill where lawmakers sometimes rely on Instagram and ChatGPT instead of expert sources. He warns that political incentives and influential podcasters can amplify misinformation.Together, they also tackle the unique challenges Jewish journalists face covering Israel, and rising antisemitism across the political left and right. Mosheh and Jake also lay out their midterm predictions.Plus, L’dor Vadorable is BACK! Jonah interviews his adorable little cousins for another round of intergenerational Jewish wisdom. The future of the tribe is in very cute hands!This episode is sponsored by Citizen Café: Schedule your free intro session with Citizen Cafe today! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Citizen CafeThe Collapse of Trust in Mainstream Media and the Rise of Independent Journalism11:40–21:30Being Jewish in Journalism: Bias, Objectivity, and Covering Israel21:30–30:30Misinformation, Political Polarization, and the Death of Objective News 30:30–42:30Antisemitism, Israel, and the Future of News in the Social Media and AI Era 42:30–53:30The Political Future of Israel, American Jews, and the 2026 Midterms 53:30–58:20More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.com<span style="background-c
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Michigan Midterm Special: Jewish Democrat Joel Rubin Sounds the Alarm
Could antisemitism cost Democrats the Jewish vote?Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for House Affairs and founding political director of J Street, joins Jonah for a candid conversation about the growing divide between Jewish Americans and the Democratic Party.Rubin explains why he’s sounding the alarm over Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, citing his rejection of Israel as a U.S. ally and his response to an attempted synagogue terrorist attack. Drawing on his experience working in the State Department and as Jewish outreach director for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, Rubin examines how progressive politics have shifted since October 7, why he believes Bernie Sanders has failed to push back against antisemitism within his movement, and why Jewish voters can no longer be taken for granted. He also explores the distinction between criticizing Israeli policy and anti-Zionism, the future of Jewish Democratic voters, and the fight to keep Jews included in progressive spaces. Reflecting on his family’s history and the legacy of the Tree of Life synagogue attack in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Rubin makes a passionate case for Jewish resilience and American Jewish identity.More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:partnerships@jonahplatt.comMerchandisehttps://merch.beingjewishpodcast.com/ Follow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishLearn more about Joel RubinJoel Rubin LinkedInJoel Rubin X<a href="https://substack.com/@joelrubin" target="_blank" style="background-color
- 2 weeks ago58 min
"Suicidal Empathy" author Dr. Gad Saad Wants to Save The West from Itself
Why are Jews expected to show empathy to everyone, even those who want them dead?Dr. Gad Saad, evolutionary psychologist, bestselling author, and newly arrived Jewish immigrant to America, breaks down the provocative thesis behind his New York Times bestseller, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind.Saad explains what he calls “suicidal empathy” and how it can lead societies to excuse extremism, overlook threats to Western values, and sacrifice their own safety in the name of tolerance. Using examples including Canada’s handling of returning ISIS fighters, the rise of antisemitism on university campuses, and Jewish activists who turned against Israel after October 7, Saad argues that empathy must be grounded in reality. He also shares his deeply personal history of growing up Jewish in Lebanon, recalling childhood experiences of antisemitism, including classmates cheering for a boy who declared he wanted to become a “Jew killer.”Now teaching at the University of Mississippi’s Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, Saad discusses why he left Canada after receiving death threats, his concerns about immigration and assimilation, and the psychological blind spots that prevent people from recognizing danger until it reaches their own doorstep. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Suicidal Empathy: When Compassion Becomes Dangerous01:30 Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism & Jewish Self-Hatred11:50Jewish Identity, Israel & the Fight Against Antisemitism20:00The Threat to Western Civilization & Lessons from Lebanon29:45 Why Gad Saad Left Canada for America & His Mission to Defend Freedom44:00More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:partnerships@jonahplatt.comMerchandise<
- 2 weeks ago26 min
CA Election Special! Can Republican Steve Hilton End 16 Years of Democrat Domination?
In the first episode of our Jewish American Summit series, Jonah sits down with Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California governor, for a candid conversation about antisemitism, Jewish safety, and the future of the Golden State.Hilton discusses what he calls the growing threats facing California’s Jewish community, from Jewish students afraid to display their identities, to concerns about antisemitism in public schools and university campuses. He shares his plans to address antisemitism, reform education, and hold teachers’ unions accountable, while explaining why he believes California needs a major change in leadership.Jonah also presses Hilton on antisemitism on the political right, the rise of extremism, and how he would support Jewish Californians across party lines. Plus, Hilton makes his case for tackling California’s affordability crisis, homelessness, crime, and struggling entertainment and agriculture industries.More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:partnerships@jonahplatt.comMerchandisehttps://beingjewishpodcast.com/merchFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishLearn more about Steve HiltonSteve Hilton’s Campaign PageSteve Hilton on FacebookSteve Hilton on InstagramSteve Hilton on XCREDITS:<span style="background-co
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
Broadway Legend Tovah Feldshuh on a Lifetime of Playing (and Defending!) Iconic Jewish Women
What does it mean to be unapologetically Jewish in an industry that has often encouraged people to hide their identity?This week, Jonah sits down with legendary actress Tovah Feldshuh, the four-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy nominee whose extraordinary career has brought some of history's most iconic Jewish women to life, from Golda Meir and Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Yentl.Fresh off her role as the fiercely protective and controversial Bina Rockloff on Netflix's Nobody Wants This, Tovah opens up about the backlash surrounding her character, accusations of Jewish stereotypes, and why she believes Bina represents something far more meaningful than audiences might realize.But the conversation goes well beyond Hollywood. Tovah and Jonah tackle the alarming rise of antisemitism, the aftermath of October 7, the importance of Israel's survival, and why she refuses to soften her Jewish identity to make others comfortable.Tovah also reflects on her experience starring in the groundbreaking 1978 miniseries Holocaust, her deeply personal connection to Golda Meir, her family's immigrant history, and the remarkable decision to embrace a more recognizably Jewish name at a time when so many performers were doing the opposite.From Hollywood controversies and Jewish representation to courage, survival, and the responsibility of passing Jewish identity to the next generation, this is a passionate, funny, and unfiltered conversation with a woman who has spent her life refusing to be anyone but herself.Because for Tovah Feldshuh, being Jewish isn't something to hide. It's something to stand up for. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:01:30Playing Bina on Nobody Wants This: Jewish Mothers, Stereotypes & Survival08:30Jewish Identity, Golda Meir & Speaking Out Against Antisemitism25:00A Lifetime in Hollywood: Yentl, Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Holocaust42:10From Terry Sue to Tovah: Embracing Her Jewish Name & Identity51:05Portraying Iconic Jewish Women, Jewish Pride & the Power of LegacyMore Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:<a
- 3 weeks ago24 min
Being Jewish In… Publishing, with Author Meg Keene
NEW SEGMENT! In the first installment of our new segment “Being Jewish In…” we explore the hostile environment facing Jewish authors, agents and editors in the world of Publishing with acclaimed author and digital publisher Meg Keene, newly appointed editor of the eponymous Meg Keene Books, a new imprint focused on publishing Jewish stories by Jewish authors. Keene shares her own experience of being advised to remove Hebrew, Jewish names, and cultural details from a Jewish romance manuscript that might “trigger” editors – a story later featured in PEN America’s The Silent Moratorium. More Ways To Connect with Being Jewish:Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.To contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:partnerships@jonahplatt.comMerchandisehttps://beingjewishpodcast.com/merchFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishLearn more about Meg KeeneMeg Keene’s websiteMeg Keene’s InstagramMeg Keene’s XBuy Meg Keene’s Books on Amazon CREDITS:<span style="back
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