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  • My Most Important Monologue, Part 3 of 3 (The Jeremiah Effect) and Bishop Michael J. Fisher

    My Most Important Monologue, Part 3 of 3 (The Jeremiah Effect) and Bishop Michael J. Fisher
    Feb 3 2026
    In this compelling episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah speaks with Bishop Michael J. Fisher, a prominent Los Angeles faith leader and longtime advocate for Black–Jewish solidarity. The discussion explores Bishop Fisher’s personal journey, deeply influenced by his father, Reverend W. Jerome Fisher, a World War II medic who helped liberate Jews from the Dachau concentration camp. Jonah and Bishop Fisher dig deeply into the real actions Fisher is doing to build bonds and bridges between the black and Jewish communities, and their shared perspective on what advocacy truly means. Bishop Fisher reflects on building interfaith relationships with leaders such as Rabbi Stewart Vogel and Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback, and on the shared spiritual foundations of Judaism and Christianity, including the meaning of Zion. The discussion also addresses rising antisemitism, the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks, and the responsibility of moral leadership in moments of crisis.The episode highlights initiatives like the Freedom Seder and the From Compton to Jerusalem trip, celebrating Israel’s diversity and the Ethiopian Jewish community, while offering a hopeful vision of unity grounded in building relationships, and discovering truth.TOPICS INCLUDE:Bishop Michael J. Fisher on growing up in Compton under the influence of his father, Reverend W. Jerome FisherHis church, The Greater Zion Church FamilyA firsthand family connection to the Holocaust through World War II liberation effortsThe spiritual and historical meaning of Zion in Black Christianity and JudaismBuilding Black–Jewish alliances with Rabbi Stewart Vogel and Rabbi Yoshi ZweibackThe examples of people like Van Jones, Amanda Berman, and Robert Stearns in interfaith bridge-buildingHow the Freedom Seder creates shared Jewish and Black communal spaceUnderstanding antisemitism vs. anti-Zionism after the October 7 Hamas attacksWhy Israel’s diversity challenges apartheid narrativesLessons from the From Compton to Jerusalem leadership trip to IsraelExperiencing the Sigd holiday with the Ethiopian Jewish community (Beyte Israel)Advocacy vs. performative allyship in Black and Jewish communitiesWhy Black–Jewish unity remains essential for social justice in AmericaMentioned In the Episode:Michael J Fisher InstagramJonah’s (shoes) JP x Air Maccabees (18% off with the code JP18)Greater Zion Church FamilyOrigins of Black History MonthFreedom Seder LA Brings Together Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish Leaders for an Evening of Unity and LiberationCNN’s Van JonesRabbi Yoshi ZweibackExodus Over DinnerJerome Fisher World War II Gold Star Veteran from MarylandReverand Jerome Fisher Passes Away, Organized 1st Black Church in ComptonWhat Was Jim CrowMichael J. Fisher How One Compton Pastor’s Work is Changing Lives by Bridging Health & FaithThe Jewish Foundation of ChristianityWhen did Christianity and Judaism Separate?When Did Jesus Stop Being Jewish?Zion: God’s Precious PossessionDr. Maulana KarengaA Long History: American Jews and the NAACPThe Tulsa Race Massacre and Oklahoma’s Jews10 Great Moments of #BlackJewishUnityChallenging the myth of 'white, colonial' IsraelRabbi Stewart VogelDeath of George FloydPowerful Voices: A New Look at the Rabbi Who Marched with Martin Luther KingTiffany Haddish BJJP EpisodeThe 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King Jr. DayBondi Beach terrorists ‘acted alone’ in attack on Hanukkah event — Australian policeSuspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruinsWhat to know about the murder of Sarah Pilgrim and Aaron Lischinsky in Washington D.CStephen Wise TempleWise hosts Greater Zion Church for joint Shavuot and Pentecost celebrationWas Jesus’ Last Supper a Seder?Peter and the Disciples Falling Asleep - Matthew 26:40The Old Testament Pentecost: Why Did Jesus Pour Out His Spirit on This Particular Day?Robert SternsBLM’s Support of Hamas Is Perfectly in Line With Its GoalsRediscovering the Lost Tribes and God’s Faithfulness: The Jewish Diaspora and AliyahIsrael’s Ethnic Diversity: Why the Population of the Jewish Nation is Far From MonolithicAmanda BermanBlack and Jewish people were allies once. Can they be again?Martin Luther King Jr. AssassinationRedlining of Jewish Neighborhoods to Make It Difficult to Get a MortgageJewish Americans: Identity, History, and Experience Fact SheetSeder2015 streams a digital PassoverWhat is the law of first mention?Black leaders journey from their hip-hop home to the Holy Land — and find common groundWhat Even IS Sigd? A Short ExplainerNick Cannon opens up about past antisemitic comments and his ‘growth moment’April PowersCalifornia schools inch closer to rescuing mental health funds slashed by TrumpGlobal Missions — Greater ZionSupport the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/...
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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
  • My Most Important Monologue, Part 2 (Antizionism) & Israeli Oz Party Leader Dr. Einat Wilf

    My Most Important Monologue, Part 2 (Antizionism) & Israeli Oz Party Leader Dr. Einat Wilf
    Jan 27 2026
    In this essential episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah speaks with Israeli public intellectual, former Knesset member, and political strategist Dr. Einat Wilf about Israel’s political future in the wake of October 7th. Wilf argues that Israel has reached a historic inflection point — one that requires shedding what she calls a lingering “diaspora consciousness” and fully embracing permanent, sovereign thinking.Drawing on decades of scholarship and public service, Wilf challenges many of the assumptions that have shaped Israeli politics and peace efforts. She explains why the conflict cannot be resolved through ambiguity or process alone, why ideology — not borders — has been the central obstacle to peace, and why international frameworks have repeatedly failed to reckon with Jewish self-determination. From critiques of institutions like UNRWA to hard questions about national service, governance, and borders, Wilf calls for a renewed Israeli social contract rooted in responsibility, realism, and permanence.This episode is a rigorous exploration of sovereignty, accountability, and political maturity, offering listeners a clear vision of what it would mean for Israel and the Jewish people to stop thinking provisionally, and start acting like a nation that fully believes it is here to stay.Topics include:Understanding Israel's Political SystemFounding the Oz PartyArab ZionismClarifying BordersStrengthening the KnessetService to the State and Belonging in IsraelFrom Diaspora Consciousness to Sovereign ConductSeparation of Shul and StateWorthy Leadership and Women in PoliticsThe Oz Party's Vision and StrategyAppealing to a Diverse AudienceUNRWA and Palestinian Relationship and LegacyThank you to this episode’s sponsor SAPIR.Mentioned in this Episode:The ONLY 3 Facts You Need to Know About Israel, Palestine, and the Jews: Part 1Einat Wilf InstagramEinat Wilf XInternational Authors Call For Ban of Israeli AuthorsA Call For Israeli Athletes to be BannedHas Zionism Become a Bad WordThe Jewish EnemyOrigins of the Medieval Myth about the Jewish Drinking the Blood of ChildrenMovement Against AntizionismAssociated Press’s Coverage of IsraelWhy Israel’s Conflicts are Covered So Much More Than Other CountriesShaul Kelner’s Article On Antizionism as a Mass Movement in The U.S. Shaul KelnerEarly 20th Century Soviet Anti ZionismJewish UCLA Student Blocked By ProtestersAmnesty International Suspends Its Israeli BranchUS Coffee House Refuses to Serve JewsWhy I Founded the Oz PartyEretz Israel How do Israeli Politics Work?Yesh AtidThe Work of the KnessetDr. Einat Wilf: 'We lied to ourselves about the Palestinians'Peace in the Middle East? The first thing that needs to happen is the destruction of the ideology at the heart of Palestinian identity.5 Facts About the Jewish People's Ancestral Connection to the Land of IsraelUNRWA Exposed, Examining the Agency’s Mission and FailuresMinisters reportedly decide to keep Rafah Crossing shut, bucking US pressure amid anger over Board of PeaceSeparation of Shul and StateIn Conversation with Einat Wilf on a New Israeli VisionWho Is the Wicked Son?Who Are the Haredim?Statement on the Death of Yahya SinwarOnly 7% of Israeli Arabs define themselves as 'Palestinian'‘We’d rather die than enlist’: Haredi Jews vow to defy conscriptionThe Judicial Overhaul Post October 7The State of Israel as a Jewish State'Haredi schools need to meet minimum standards'13 Political Parties and Democracy: The Israeli CaseCampaign Financing in IsraelEinat Wilf: ‘Jews Are Never Allowed To Win, and Arabs Are Never Allowed to Lose’We Should All Be Zionists PodcastEinat Wilf Books (Amazon)Israel: A Democracy Like No Other in the Middle EastThe United Nations Korean Reconstruction AgencyO-zionist to Allow People to Mobilize Israeli Friends The Collapse of the Soviet Union The Iranian Revolution, 40 Years On: Oppression at Home, Aggression Abroad--Support the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Chief Marketing Officer: Katya Nayman, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, Production Interns: Sasha Nelson, Emma Webb, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, ...
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    1 Std. und 5 Min.
  • My Most Important Monologue (Part 1 or 3) and Entertainment Icon Howie Mandel

    My Most Important Monologue (Part 1 or 3) and Entertainment Icon Howie Mandel
    Jan 20 2026
    In this energetic and wide-ranging episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with comedy and television icon Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal, Gremlins, St. Elsewhere) for a conversation that moves effortlessly between laughter and reflection. From his early days as a stand-up comic to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in television, Howie reflects on a career that has spanned more than four decades, and the values that have grounded him throughout it.With trademark honesty and humor, Howie opens up about his Jewish upbringing, family life, and how Jewish values have shaped his worldview both onstage and off. The conversation also takes a more serious turn as Howie speaks candidly about the resurgence of antisemitism, the aftermath of October 7th, and what it has felt like to navigate Jewish identity in an increasingly hostile global climate. Thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly moving, this episode offers a rare glimpse into how one of comedy’s most familiar figures navigates faith, fear, and responsibility to show up when it matters most.Topics Discussed Include:Howie’s Jewish upbringing in TorontoHow comedy became a creative outlet and coping mechanism for anxiety and OCDThe influence of Howie’s father on his Jewish values and identityHowie’s early years doing stand-upHowie’s opinion on tzedakah Why Israel struggles with public perceptionJewish identity and visibility in a time of rising antisemitismHowie speaks out about injustice and intolerancePro-Palestinian vs. Anti-Israel movements: understanding the differenceHowie on NBC, Hollywood, and Jewish representationJews being targets for their appearance outside of NY and LA Howie’s goal, “I just wanna do the right thing.”Thank you to this episode's sponsors The Dream Raffle and SAPIR.Mentioned In The Episode:Ultimate Nite Out Featuring Debra Messing and Jonah PlattWatch America’s Got Talent (NBC)Howie Mandel InstagramHowie Mandel WebsiteHowie Mandel Does Stuff (YouTube)What You Need to Know About Israel's The Iron DomeQatar’s Investments in the US Education SystemRussia’s Interference in US Elections Continues to Get More BrazenChina’s Potential Use of TikTok Is A National Security ThreatYuri Bezmenov and his Stages of Ideological SubversionIsrael Recognizes Somaliland as an Independent Country“I Have a Tough Time Being with Myself.” Howie Mandel on living with OCD, ADHD, and anxietyB’rit Mialh: The Circumcision RitualHowie Mandel discusses saying the Kaddish for his fatherEverything You Need to Know About the Jewish Custom of ShivaMinyan: The Congregational QuorumTzedakah 101Are the Jews the Chosen People?Meet Howie Mandel's 3 talented kids with his wife of 45 years—2 options with regard to his in-laws being holocaust survivors—A survivors’ love story, and a game-changing secretHowie Mandel to Appear at Malibu Film SocietyThe Role of Doctors and NursesMyth: Jews Have Too Much PowerWhy Israel is losing the PR warDid Israel Bomb a Hospital? No. What to Know About Hamas’ Lie About a Rocket Strike on a Gaza HospitalCollecting German Air-dropped Leaflets on BritainIsraeli film on Oct. 7 premieres at Toronto film festival after initially being droppedMasadaHaifaWatch Inspector Gadget (Xumo)Haim Saban (IMDB)Shuki LeviBondi Beach terrorists ‘acted alone’ in attack on Hanukkah eventHowie Mandel Ari Shaffir clip on antisemitism.Ari Shaffir InstagramWhy Do We Wear a Kippah?What Is Tzitzit?Former SNL comedian Jay Pharoah says he was racially profiled by police, detained with knee on his neckSt. Elsewhere (Apple TV)Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and HamasWatch Little Monsters (Pluto TV)DayenuProto HologramHowie Mandel Become ESports Team OwnerWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Chief Marketing Officer: Katya Nayman, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, Production Interns: Sasha Nelson, Emma Webb, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
  • Disrupting Jewish Institutions with AJU President Jay Sanderson

    Disrupting Jewish Institutions with AJU President Jay Sanderson
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode of 30 Minute Mensches, Jonah sits down with longtime Jewish communal leader Jay Sanderson, recently appointed President of American Jewish University (AJU). Sanderson recounts a harrowing childhood marked by intense antisemitic violence while growing up in Boston public housing, including a near-fatal incident in which he was buried alive. That trauma ultimately propelled him toward a life of Jewish leadership after a transformative summer in Israel facilitated by the Jewish Agency, culminating in a pivotal childhood encounter with David Ben-Gurion.The conversation traces Sanderson’s career running major institutions such as Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and Jewish Television Network, before turning to his vision for the Jewish future. Sanderson critiques the Jewish world’s tendency to focus narrowly on combating antisemitism rather than proactively planning for long-term vitality. This outlook led to the creation of the 2050 Institute, an initiative designed to address the lack of adequate modern training for Jewish professionals and lack of planning for the Jewish future.Sanderson explains why he came out of retirement after October 7 to lead AJU, outlining an ambitious plan to reimagine rabbinic education, expand the Miller Introduction to Judaism program, and position AJU as a central pipeline for future Jewish leaders. Jay’s challenge for leaders of today to get off the sidelines, bring new blood and ideas forward, and actively shape what the Jewish experience should look like in 25 years. Topics of the episode includeJay Sanderson’s childhood trauma and antisemitism in BostonA near-death experience and its long-term psychological impactA formative Israel trip through the Jewish AgencyMeeting David Ben-Gurion at a kibbutzLeadership roles at Jewish Federation of Los AngelesThe founding vision of the 2050 InstituteSanderson becoming President of American Jewish UniversityExpanding the Miller Introduction to Judaism programReimagining the Ziegler School of Rabbinic StudiesMentioned in the episode:Jewish Federation LAJewish Television NetworkJewish AgencyDavid Ben Gurion KibbutzThe 2050 Institute Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University.Jay Sanderson: President of AJUEric D. FingerhutMiller Intro to JudaismRabbi Tarlan RabizadehCamp AlonimBCIZiegler School of Rabbinic StudiesTzomet GamesAspen Institute Jay.Sanderson@AJU.eduSupport the podcast directly by becoming a member of the Kehillah.Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Chief Marketing Officer: Katya Nayman, Story Producer: Sasha Nelson, Associate Producer: Emma Webb, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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    28 Min.
  • HOSTAGE (2-Part Special): Eli Sharabi on Surviving 491 Days in Hamas Captivity

    HOSTAGE (2-Part Special): Eli Sharabi on Surviving 491 Days in Hamas Captivity
    Jan 13 2026
    In one of the most powerful and singular conversations ever featured on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity. Eli joins Jonah for a two-part conversation that moves from public testimony to deeply personal reflection. The episode opens with a live, onstage discussion at a Magen David Adom gala in Miami, honoring Eli and tracing his journey from Kibbutz Be’eri to captivity and eventual freedom. It then shifts to an intimate studio conversation in Los Angeles, where Eli speaks with remarkable clarity, courage, and humanity about survival, resilience, and the inner discipline that sustained him through unimaginable psychological and physical torment. Together, Jonah and Eli explore the writing of Eli’s book Hostage, the healing power of telling his story, and the global impact of his speech at the United Nations. With profound honesty, Eli reflects on the loss of his wife Lianne, his daughters Noiya and Yahel, and his brother Yossi, and shares his ongoing mission to share his story as a testimony against terrorism, confront disinformation, and raise awareness about the truth of what happened to Hamas captives.Topics discussed include:Eli takes us back to October 7th, sharing what he remembers from the day his life changed foreverThe unimaginable loss of Eli’s family, and how he carries their memory with himHonoring the courage and ultimate sacrifices of Amit Mann and Avia Hetzroni from Kibbutz Be’eriWhat inspired Eli to write Hostage and how putting words on the page became part of his healingThe reality of what food looked like in captivity, and what deprivation teaches you about survivalHow Eli became a mentor and source of strength for Alon Ohel while they were held togetherEli reflects on meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer The emotional impact of Itamar Ben Gvir’s comments Holding onto tradition, faith, and Shabbat rituals under inhumane conditionsInside Hamas’ psychological warfare, and how Eli resisted being brokenRebuilding life after captivity, looking ahead, and Eli’s new mission of truth-telling and advocacySupport the podcast by subscribing to the Kehillah. Thank you to this episodes sponsors.Americans for Ben-Gurion UniversitySAPIRLinks to items mentioned in the episode:Eli Sharabi Instagram“Hostage” by Eli SharabiMagen David Adom I Spent 491 Days as a Hostage of Hamas. This Is My StoryBattle of Kibbutz Be’eri2025 Magen David Adom Miami Gala: From Darkness to LightEli Sharabi’s United Nations addressThe Heroes in the Battle of Sderot on Oct 7The Civilian Heroes of Ofakim On Oct 7. Nova Festival Massacre The Be’eri Printing Press: Israel’s Print ShopParamedic Amit Man, 22: Sacrificed herself to protect patients.Senior EMT Aviya Hezroni Killed by TerroristsHamas Steals Aid'I choose life:' Ex-hostage Alon Ohel recounts Hamas kidnappingJewish Diaspora celebrates release of living hostagesEli Sharabi’s Brother Sharon Never Stopped Fighting For HimEli’s first interview after his releaseEli Sharabi Meets with UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerEli Sharabi Visits Australian ParliamentYossi Sharabi Buried in Kibbutz Be’eriIsraeli Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunts Palestinian prisoners Jachnun (Rolled Yemenite Sabbath Bread)What Is the Kiddush?Bondi Beach terrorists ‘acted alone’ in attack on Hanukkah event — Australian policeFormer Hamas hostage Or Levy brings awareness of captives’ plight to South AfricaThe Shehecheyanu BlessingWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Chief Marketing Officer: Katya Nayman, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, Production Interns: Sasha Nelson, Emma Webb, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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  • Cindy Crawford: Supermodel, Super Ally

    Cindy Crawford: Supermodel, Super Ally
    Jan 6 2026
    In this intimate and revealing episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, iconic supermodel and Jewish ally Cindy Crawford sits down for a rare interview with Jonah to discuss family, faith, and allyship. Known worldwide for redefining beauty and celebrity, Cindy opens up about the quieter values that have shaped her life — from her interfaith marriage to Rande Gerber to the loss of her only brother to leukemia at an early age.Cindy shares personal stories about building a home rooted in Jewish and Protestant tradition, raising her children with an appreciation for Jewish rituals, and why speaking out against antisemitism now feels both urgent and unavoidable. She reflects on her experience working with Holocaust survivors through the Borrowed Spotlight Project, her role in preserving the cultural legacy of Nate and Al’s, and her decision to use her platform for Jewish advocacy (New Year New Voices). Jonah and Cindy also discuss the trajectory of her career, the shifting landscape of beauty standards, and what the future might look like for her.The episode underscores Cindy's ongoing commitment to cultural empathy, allyship, and what it looks like to stand with the Jewish community not by accident or obligation, but by choice.In this episode, Cindy and Jonah dive into: How social media has become “poison” Why even small acts of Jewish allyship now feel “controversial”Growing up Protestant in the MidwestCindy’s first visit to IsraelNavigating a Jewish/Protestant Interfaith Marriage Jewish traditions that resonated with CindyCindy’s adult children's relationship to Jewish identityCindy’s participation in the Borrowed Spotlight ProjectThe loss of Cindy’s brotherLinks to things mentioned in the episode:Cindy Crawford InstagramCindy Crawford and Noa Tishby Hanukah lightingRande GerberB’rit Mialh: The Circumcision RitualCindy Crawford Capezio Shoot in IsraelShabbat Elevator in IsraelMaxwell House Haggadah Christian CongregationalismCourtney Platt BJJP EpisodeMalibu Pacific ChurchReverend David WorthCindy Crawford reflects on 'devastating' loss of her brother to leukemiaCindy Crawford's 2 Children: All About Models Presley and Kaia GerberRande’s Father passing Olam Ha-Ba, The World to ComeBreaking the Glass at a Jewish WeddingIsrael: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on EarthNoa Tishby BJJP EpisodeCindy Crawford “New Year New Voices” VideoChris Caresnone (Campbell) BJJP Episode Borrowed Spotlight ProjectBryce ThompsonIs “shiksa” a bad word?Ella Mandel’s Story - Shoah FoundationDisplaced Persons Camps after the HolocaustHolocaust Museum L.A. honors visionary figures at galaHolocaust Museum LAJewish Global Population DataSebastian Maniscalco “Same corporation different divisions” jokeCindy Crawford (and others) step in to save Nate ‘N Al’s DeliNate ‘N Al’s DeliLangers DeliCanter’s DeliCasamigas - Cindy’s Spicy TequilaSupport the podcast by subscribing to the Kehillah. Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, Production Interns: Sasha Nelson, Emma Webb, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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    52 Min.
  • One Mitzvah A Day with Daily Giving Founder Dr. Jonathan Donath

    One Mitzvah A Day with Daily Giving Founder Dr. Jonathan Donath
    Dec 18 2025
    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 president of Daily Giving, the grassroots online platform that has turned daily donations of just $1 into almost $27 million distributed to over 75 Jewish causes worldwide. Dr. Donath shares the epiphany that led him to start Daily Giving, the importance of working the daily giving “muscle”, and the organization’s growth journey. A true mensch, Dr. Donath’s appeal will have you racing to sign up so that you too can feel the joy of philanthropy, unity, and the transformative power of giving.Discussed topics include:The Near Death Experience of a Rabbi that Inspired Daily GivingThe Big Impact of Many Small MitzvahsStories of Daily Giving’s WorkMel Robbins and Why Immediate Action is ImportantChasing Balance in LifeComedian Elon Gold’s Viral Moment for Daily GivingNonprofit Operational Challenges and GrowthWho Are Some Partner Organizations (75+) and WhyA big thank you to Daily GivingMENTIONSJoint Effort ChiropracticNon-surgical spinal decompression therapyRabbi Alon Anava and His Near Death ExperienceElon Gold Daily Giving PromoDaily Giving Beneficiary OrganizationsMel Robbins on taking action Magen David AdomUnited HatzalahChai LifelineOhelOne Mitzvah a Day JFNAWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Story Producer: Sasha Nelson, Associate Producer: Emma Webb, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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    27 Min.
  • Unwrapping Hannukah & Food Personality Jake Cohen

    Unwrapping Hannukah & Food Personality Jake Cohen
    Dec 16 2025
    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-bestselling cookbook author Jake Cohen for a conversation about Jewish food, ritual, and the unifying power of gathering around the table. Known for zhuzhing up traditional Jewish cuisine with a distinctly modern yet reverent flair, Jake reflects on how food has become his spiritual practice and creative outlet for expressing Jewish identity.Jake shares how hosting Shabbat dinners became his primary avenue to building community and all the celebrity pals he has welcomed to his table, from Benny Blanco to Shoshana Bean to Katie Couric to Isaac Mizrahi. He opens up about his journey from being a self-described “High Holiday Jew” to becoming a leading voice in contemporary Jewish food culture, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, hospitality, and incorporating Jewish values into everyday life. The conversation also touches on Jake’s three best-selling cookbooks — Jew-ish, I Could Nosh and Dinner Party Animal — which aim to make Jewish cooking accessible, joyful, and inviting to Jews and non-Jews alike. Jonah and Jake explore the intersection of Jewish and queer identity, the importance of inviting dissenting opinions to your dinner table, how to host an epic dinner party, and Jake’s hopes for a more connected and peaceful future. It’s an episode filled with comfort, laughter, and the unmistakable warmth of Hanukkah.A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor:American Friends of the Hebrew University and the podcast The View From Mount ScopusMENTIONSDinner Party Animal: Recipes to Make Every Day a CelebrationJake Cohen InstagramJake Cohen TiktokJake Cohen WebsiteThe Seleucide EmpireHanukkah Antisemitism vs. Purim AntisemitismHellenism and JudaismThe Surprising Origin of The DreidelJonah @ The Big ShabbatThe Temple Emanu-El Streicker CenterThe Big ShabbatJoan NathanAdeena SussmanEthiopian Jewish Chef and Restaurateur Beejhy Barhany on Her New Cookbook, “Gursha”Tsion CafeJew-Ish: A Cookbook Jake Cohen Saveur ArticlesNanny’s Rosh Hashanah Apple CakeOneTableMurray’s CheeseEvan Ross KatzAdam EliTokin’ Jew Lemon Sumac x Jake CohenQuick Challah Recipe Demo in Under 1 Minute!“The Nanny” Is the Kind of Celebratory, Unabashed Representation Jewish Women DeserveWatch Curb Your EnthusiasmI Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day―Modern Jewish Recipes for Everyday Noshing Left Behind – A Project Opening up Little-Known Holocaust Histories as well as New ToolsJews of Liège under the Occupation (1940-1944)Jake Cohen and Benny Blanco bagel Instagram postCurb Your Enthusiasm “Bad Middling” SceneThese New Yorkers were in Israel when the war with Iran began. Here’s how they made it home.Which three celebrities are living together in New York?Alex EdelmanBenj PasekShoshana BeanJudy GoldWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWatch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:jonahplattinfo@gmail.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWritten and Hosted by Jonah Platt, Executive Producers: Steve Hein, Jonah Platt, Chief Business Officer: Kenyon Laing, Production Manager/Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild, Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, Production Associates: Rachel Stern, Charlie Zuker, Production Interns: Sasha Nelson, Emma Webb, YouTube Consultants: Jason Al-Samarrie & Zac Stein, Post Production by TIMEWEAVER, Creative Director: F. Brian Scofield, ACE, Lead Editor: Noam Klement, Editor: Gray Clevenger, Joe King. Graphic Designer: Noah Bell, Theme Music by Gabriel Mann, Performed by Jonah Platt
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