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Museum-represented Artist, Feminist Advocate and Proud Jewish Mama Zoe Buckman joins Jonah in a frank conversation about anti-Jew bigotry on the left, both in the United States and the UK, where Buckman was raised. They discuss the progressive movements Buckman was once part of and how they’ve abandoned her since October 7th, while also looking at how the art world has changed for Jewish and Israeli creators. They also dig into the process behind Zoe’s unique artistic style and how she’s channeled grief, both personal and global, to create vibrant museum quality pieces. Additionally, she and Jonah discuss ways that Jewish individuals can deal with relationships that have been frayed since October 7th, while providing ideas on how to further unity within the community at large. Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring conversation on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt!
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Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards); Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Designer Noah Bell Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, and Consulting Producers: Shield Communications (Ariella Noveck & Bethany Mandel).
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00:00 Understanding False Validity
00:35 The Harmful Conflation of Jewish Identity and Politics
01:15 Addressing Bigotry and Misconceptions
04:30 The Psychological Toll of Anti-Semitism
05:41 Embracing Jewish Identity
08:31 Introduction to the Guest: Zoe Buckman
10:00 Zoe Buckman's Early Life in Hackney
12:33 Experiencing Anti-Semitism in the UK
20:52 Personal Loss and Rebirth
31:06 Tattoo Ideas and Jewish Traditions
32:37 Impact of Jewish Rituals
34:48 Parenting and Jewish Identity
36:30 Grieving and Moving On
40:06 Artistic Journey and Achievements
45:48 Challenges and Resilience in the Art World
55:12 Future Plans and Lightning Round
57:44 Listener Questions and Closing Remarks
