Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

Join actor, musician, writer, and advocate for Jewish pride and identity Jonah Platt as he explores what it means to be Jewish in today’s world, sharing personal insights, stories, and conversations with inspiring guests from all walks of life. From discussions on culture and tradition to navigating modern-day challenges, this series is a space for curiosity, celebration, and learning. New episodes of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt premiere Thursdays at 8:00pm ET on JBS.

Being Jewish: Food Rabbi Jake Cohen

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22 Dec

Jonah Platt 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 […]

Being Jewish: French Writer Bernard-Henri Lévy

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11 Dec

Jonah Platt sits down with world-renowned philosopher, author and war correspondent Bernard-Henri Lévy for an insightful conversation about the meaning of Jewish solidarity after October 7th and the collapse of moral reasoning in the West. Drawing on five decades spent on the frontlines of conflicts from Bosnia to Bangladesh, Lévy reflects on the role of […]

Being Jewish: Courtney Ann Platt

Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

09 Dec

Jonah Platt celebrates with his wife, Courtney Ann Platt (Glee, So You Think You Can Dance, Rock of Ages), the world-class dancer, television star and multiple sclerosis advocate whose Jewish conversion journey has become a defining part of their family’s traditions and values.

Being Jewish: Seth Rudetsky

Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

24 Nov

Jonah Platt is joined by actor, Broadway expert and creator of the popular web series Stars in the House Seth Rudetsky to discuss their shared passions for theater, being Jewish and more.

Being Jewish: Jonah Platt with Jake Tapper

Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

10 Nov

Jonah Platt visits Washington, D.C. for a candid conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper about his Jewish identity, new book Race Against Terror, and the challenges of covering politics, elections and rising antisemitism.

Being Jewish: Sarah Hurwitz

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29 Oct

Jonah Platt welcomes back Sarah Hurwitz discussing her book As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame and Try to Erase Us.

Being Jewish: Angela Buchdahl

Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

17 Oct

Central Synagogue’s Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl joins Jonah Platt to discuss the unique Jewish journey that led her to become one of America’s most prominent rabbis, a story she shares in her new book Heart of a Stranger.

Being Jewish: Jonah Platt with Jason Alexander

Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

14 Oct

In the season 2 premiere of Being Jewish With Jonah Platt, Jason Alexander, the iconic George Costanza from Seinfeld, joins Jonah to discuss Jewish identity, cultural Judaism vs. religion, his work as a proud Jew and activist supporting Israel and the impact of October 7th.

Being Jewish: Jonah Platt with Julie Platt

Being Jewish With Jonah Platt

08 Jul

Jonah welcomes his mother, Julie Platt, an accomplished Jewish leader and only the second woman in history to serve as Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, JFNA.