In this engaging conversation, Noa Tishby, an Israeli-American actress and former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, touches on her journey from Israeli stardom to Hollywood. She discusses the complexities of Jewish identity in America versus Israel and reflects on her impactful work in advocacy. Noa shares behind-the-scenes stories from producing HBO's 'In Treatment' and delves into her viral Hanukkah videos. Her thoughts on the Iran threat and the Gaza conflict spark important discussions about communal responsibility and combating antisemitism.
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Antisemitism Fight Is Ongoing Context
Noa Tishby views fighting antisemitism not as a goal but as an ongoing context for living.
She stresses constant effort rather than expecting eradication of antisemitism.
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Student Changed Mind Through Book
At an Atlanta church, a student created an interfaith club and chose Noa's book to read.
The former head of SJP changed her views, demonstrating the impact of education.
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Jewish Identity Differing In Israel, US
Israeli Jewish identity is often secular but culturally rich, with holidays celebrated more as tradition than religion.
Moving to America sparked Noa's deeper Jewish self-awareness and intentional identity practice.
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In 'An Empire of Their Own', Neal Gabler examines the careers of prominent Jewish film producers in the early years of Hollywood, highlighting how their backgrounds as immigrants influenced their work and the movies they produced. The book explores themes of assimilation, the American Dream, and the challenges faced by these pioneers in the film industry.
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Emmanuel Acho
In 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,' Emmanuel Acho tackles all the questions, large and small, insensitive and taboo, that many white Americans are afraid to ask but need answers to. Originating from his viral video series, the book provides a space of compassion and understanding, explaining fraught concepts like white privilege, cultural appropriation, and 'reverse racism.' Acho aims to educate, foster empathy, and encourage readers to reflect and make changes to combat systemic racism. The book is organized into helpful headings and delivers a concise narrative that includes historical breakdowns of American racial unrest and practical lessons on how to be anti-racist[1][3][4].
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Thank you to Jacob Fenton & Phil Kastel for sponsoring this episode, in honor of the lives lost during the Shoah, and the blessed lives who endured.
Jonah sits down with Israeli powerhouse Noa Tishby — author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, producer of HBO’s In Treatment, and one of the most influential voices in modern Jewish advocacy. From the get-go, they explore a hard truth: Ending antisemitism is not a tangible goal to achieve, but a context in which we live.
Together, Jonah and Noa dive deep into:
🇮🇱 Noa’s unique journey from Israeli stardom to Hollywood success
🕍 The key differences between Israeli and American Jewish identity
📕Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, the book she co-wrote with NFL star Emmanuel Acho
🔥 Noa’s take on the Iran threat, Gaza war, and what's happening in Judea & Samaria
📺 Behind-the-scenes on how she brought Peabody-winning series In Treatment to HBO
📸 The story behind her viral celebrity Hanukkah videos with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mila Kunis, Gal Gadot, Tiffany Haddish, Van Jones, and Cindy Crawford
🎓Anti-Jew bigotry, Nova survivors, and having an impact on college campuses
📺 Plus: Noa’s must-watch TV picks, personal stories, laughs, and more
This is a no holds barred, no B.S. conversation – the Jewish advocacy crossover episode you’ve been waiting for!
Host & Production Team
Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editors: Patrick Edwards & Nathan Wheatley); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah Bell; Interns: Sasha Nelson & Emma Webb
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