Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt chats with Chris Caresnone, a Black content creator known for his multicultural culinary adventures. They dive into Los Angeles' Jewish food scene, tasting Borekas and the innovative Wagyu shawarma. Chris shares his journey of building bridges through food, tackling topics of identity and resilience, and how cultural meals foster community. The conversation highlights the importance of connecting over shared heritage and the richness of Jewish culinary traditions, punctuated with humor and heartfelt anecdotes.

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWe're dropping in a compelling conversation from the Unholy podcast, hosted by Jonathan Freedland and Yonit Levi, featuring our very own Jonah Platt.Jonah dives into the need for stronger Jewish community security, the tensions within families and institutions, and how Hollywood and college campuses are wrestling with Jewish identity. He also shares why he sees signs of a modern Jewish renaissance—and what gives him hope.This thoughtful, wide-ranging interview reflects the heart of Being Jewish: honest dialogue, cultural insight, and voices that matter.Tune in and share—it’s one you won’t want to miss.Connect with UnHolyhttps://www.instagram.com/unholypodcast/https://linktr.ee/unholypod

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishThe Canadian Queen of Cartoons is in the house! Legendary voice actor Tara Strong has created some of the most iconic characters of all time—Timmy Turner (The Fairly OddParents), Bubbles (Powerpuff Girls), Raven (Teen Titans), Twilight Sparkle (My Little Pony), and Dil Pickles (Rugrats)— now she’s speaking out as herself. In this episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah and Tara sit down for a candid and courageous conversation about using your voice—on and off the screen.Tara opens up about what it’s like to be a proud Jewish woman in the entertainment industry—navigating the intersection of celebrity, activism, and antisemitism in 2025. With humor, heart, and an unapologetic sense of self, she shares the personal cost of standing up for Israel, the vitriol she’s received online, and why she refuses to stay silent.Watch this episode on YouTube at: YouTube.com/@BeingJewishPodcastWe dive deep into:✅ Tara’s Jewish roots and her journey to spiritual empowerment✅ The backlash—and unexpected support—after Tara spoke out on October 7th✅ Tara’s loving & meaningful connection to the neurodivergent community ✅ The Jewish takes on classic cartoon characters you never knew you needed!Connect with our guest!Follow Tara Stronghttps://www.instagram.com/tarastrong https://x.com/tarastrongHost & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editors: Nathan Wheatley & Patrick Edwards); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah BellMENTIONED IN EPISODETara Strong’s VO Organization: VoicelingsTara Strong’s IMDB Profile Tara Strong’s Speech About March of The LivingTara Strong’s Statement on IG After October 7thTara Strong’s Statement on X After October 7thGail Simmons on Being Jewish with Jonah PlattJonah Platt Speaks at Book of Life Event in TorontoTara Strong & Jodi Benson Sing Song From The Little Mermaid SequelTara’s 2025 Passover SederTara Post About Jewish Solidarity in May 2021Middle East Film & Comic Con Majdanek Concentration Camp  Hannah Senez’s poem/song “Eli Eli” (performed by Netanela)Children of Peace: Organization Promoting Israeli-Palestinian CoexistenceHand-in-Hand Schools: Jewish-Arab School Program in Israel  Tara Strong “Boxtown” FalloutOne Mitzvah A DayDani Bowman from Love on the Spectrum Danimation EntertainmentWatch Love on the Spectrum on Netflix Remembering Noya Dan: Hamas Victim Who Was on The SpectrumRachel Goldberg-Polin Joins Tara Strong on IG Live To Discuss HostagesTara Strong’s Partner Willie Strong & Their Farm

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishJewish college students are standing up—and they’re not backing down. In this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah sits down with two outstanding Jewish student leaders: Tessa Veksler (former UCSB Student Body President) and Eden Yadegar (Columbia University senior). These passionate advocates open up about what it's really like to be Jewish students facing antisemitism on college campuses today, no matter what you might see (or not!) on the news. Armed with their voices, courage, and personal histories as daughters of immigrants who escaped anti-Jewish regimes abroad, they’re reclaiming Jewish identity, challenging misinformation and demanding visibility, safety, and truth. And they’re doing it all in some of the most charged environments in higher education.Watch this episode on YouTube at: YouTube.com/@BeingJewishPodcastWe dive deep into:✅ The shocking and pervasive rise of Jew hatred on college campuses✅ The difference between more assimilated American Jews and those from families who fled persecution✅ What Jewish student leaders are doing well — and where we need to go from here✅ Engagement with the World Zionist Congress and global Jewish identity ✅ What inspires the next generation of Jewish advocates and how YOU can make a differenceWhether you're a Jewish student, parent, educator, or ally, this episode offers honest insight, personal stories, and empowering takeaways.This episode is sponsored by PJ Library, the amazing non-profit that sends FREE age-appropriate Jewish storybooks and activities every single month to families with kids age 0-12. Did we mention, it’s free! Sign up today at pjlibrary.org/JonahConnect with our guests!Follow Eden Yadegar on Instagram @edenyadegarFollow Tessa Veksler on Instagram @tessavekslerHost & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah BellMENTIONED IN EPISODESign Up for PJ Library To Receive Free Jewish Children's Books: www.pjlibrary.org/jonahEden Yadegar’s AISH ProfileTessa Veksler’s AISH Profile Students Supporting Israel (SSI) - On-Campus OrganizationOctober 8th Film“We’re Not Going Anywhere” Featuring Tessa Veksler College TourADL’s Report on Antisemitism at Columbia UniversityFederal Civil Rights Complaint Against UCSB (On Behalf of Tessa Veksler)Recall Petition Against Student Body President Tessa Veksler Filed at UCSBEden Yadegar Files Suit Against Columbia University“Jewish Joy is Resistance” Bracelet NCSY Teen TripsWhat is the Kotel? (Wailing Wall in Israel) Going Full Jew with Jonah PlattTessa’s Post on October 9th, 2023Columbia University Suspends SJP Chapter in 2023What is Columbia University Apartheid Divest?Families of Hostages Sue Columbia University Groups over Alleged Ties to Hamas Former Hostage Shlomi Ziv Reveals Hamas Told Him They Provided Financial Support to Student GroupsHostage Edan Alexander Finally Released, May 12th, 2025World Zionist CongressWilshire Boulevard Temple What is Tahdig? (Eden’s Favorite Dish From Iran)What are Pelmeni? (Tessa’s Favorite Dish from Russia)

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishIn this powerful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, 13) joins Jonah for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about what it means to be Jewish in American theater today. From the complexities of Jewish pride and representation to the discomfort he feels being labeled “America’s greatest Jewish composer,” Jason opens up like never before.The two dive into Jason’s legendary career, exploring the cultural impact of his shows and how Jewish themes have shaped and challenged his work. Jason shares intimate reflections on his relationships with Broadway icons Hal Prince and Alfred Uhry, the artistic tension between creative integrity and commercial success, and how he’s always felt like an outsider, even within the institutions and communities where he “should” feel at home.If you care about Broadway, authentic storytelling, identity, or what it means to stay rooted as an artist in turbulent times, this episode will challenge and inspire you.Watch this episode on YouTube: @BeingJewishOfficial - https://youtu.be/x74YTgGNc_cConnect with Sharaka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharakango/Connect with Luai AhmedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justluai Connect with Jonathan ElkhouryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jon_elkInstagram Highlights from Jonah’s Trip with Sharaka to Polandhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DI5w6Dbxmou/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah BellMENTIONED IN EPISODESharaka: A Partnership for Moderate Arabs Seeking Dialogue with Jews & Israelis Understanding the Abraham Accords See Jonah Platt at Chai Tech in NYC Hear Jonah Platt at Am Shalom in Glencoe, ILHear Jonah at UJA’s Westchester Celebration 2015The Last Five Years on BroadwayShiksa Goddess (From The Last Five Years) Performed by Jeremy JordanThe Shmuel Song (From The Last Five Years) Performed by Jonathan BaileyThe Story of Leo Frank - the Inspiration Behind ParadeNational Tour of ParadeWho is Broadway Producer Hal Prince?Who is Writer Alfred Uhry?Who is Choreographer Rob Ashford?Donmar Warehouse Production of ParadeWho is Performer & Director Michael Arden?Parade at City CenterJason Robert Brown Developing Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil for BroadwayBridges of Madison County MusicalThe Last Five Years Film13! The Musical MovieWho is Musical Director Andrew Resnick?Watch Spread on TubiHoneymoon in Vegas Chanukah Suite by Jason Robert BrownManeschewitz Merengue by Jason Robert Brown Yiddish Theater in NYCStuart Weitzman on Being Jewish with Jonah PlattWho is Broadway’s Daisy Prince?88 Keys Piano Bar Songs For A New World by Jason Robert BrownJackie Tohn on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

In this engaging conversation, Dana Bash, CNN's chief political correspondent and a devoted voice in journalism, dives deep into her Jewish identity and the haunting legacy of her grandparents' Holocaust survival. She recounts the impactful moments of reporting live during the October 7th conflict and reflects on the evolution of trust in media, particularly due to outlets like Fox News. Dana also shares her inspiring journey from intern to anchor, offering candid insights into the chaotic world of political reporting and the significance of heritage in her life.

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishA Jew, Two Jewish Latinas, and a gay Latino mass shooting survivor walk into a podcast… and 3 of them are related! In this unique episode of Being Jewish, Jonah sits down with Arizona legislators Consuelo, Alma, and Daniel Hernandez—three powerhouse siblings shaping Arizona’s Democratic party. Together, they are living proof that representation matters—and that activism starts at home.🕊️ Alma and Consuelo, the first Jewish Latinas electeds to American political history, share their intimate journeys of converting to Judaism—the backlash they’ve faced and how their experiences as women of color shape their tireless advocacy for inclusivity and equality for all. 🏛️ Daniel, known for his pivotal role in saving Congresswoman Gabby Giffords' life and currently running for Congress in Arizona’s 7th district Special Election, opens up about his life in public service, his commitment to his LGBTQ+ community, and his unbridled passion for Israel and Jewish culture - despite not technically being Jewish himself!This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a testament to what’s possible when you choose to show up, speak out, and lead with your full authentic self. Come get inspired!Watch the full episode on YouTube: @BeingJewishPodcast: https://youtu.be/1hYHlqW5DyY Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: 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 BellMENTIONED IN EPISODESupport Daniel Hernandez's Run for Congress!Jewish-Muslim Ties in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Becomes First Muslim Country to Define Antisemitism in TextbooksJewish Federation’s Young Leadership CabinetGermany’s Laws on Hate SpeechMeaning Behind DayenuDaniel Hernandez: The Intern Who Helped Rescue Gabby GiffordsHernandez Siblings Lead Bipartisan Trip To IsraelMeet Rabbi Stephanie Aaron: The Rabbi Who Guided The Hernandez Siblings in Their Jewish JourneyAlma Hernadez’s ZIONIST License PlateA Wider Bridge: An Organization for LGBT+ JewsMedical Crimes - The Experiments of AuschwitzAlma Hernandez with Her Late FatherHolocaust Education Bill Passes Due To Alma Hernandez’s AdvocacyBills Passed by Alma HernandezBills Passed by Consuelo HernandezArticle: Why the LGBT Community Opposes Israel, According to a Gay ZionistTel Aviv PrideRitchie Torres on Being Jewish with Jonah PlattArizona LGBTQ Caucus (Co-founded by Daniel Hernandez Jr.)Alma Hernandez Escorted Out By Police After Anti-Israel Protestors Harrass Her

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishIt’s Spring Break! So this week we’re bringing you a replay of our Webby & RCC Wilbur Award-winning episode with Van Jones - with whom Jonah will once again be sitting down with for a Passover “Freedom Seder” this week, almost one year to the day from the first Seder where they met. We’ll be back with all new-episodes next week!Watch this episode on YouTube @BeingJewishPodcast: https://youtu.be/ZR0qUIUGAKM Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards); 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

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishShakespeare hated Jews?? In Part 2 of Jonah Platt’s fascinating conversation with acclaimed author Dara Horn, they dive deep into:📚 The antisemitism embedded in classic literature — from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice to Roald Dahl’s The Witches 📖 Dara’s entire body of fiction work and what inspires her stories 🍷 Her famously elaborate Passover Seders 🎉 A slew of other fun and thought-provoking Jewish questions 🐐 And of course… her new children’s book One Little Goat — out now!This episode is a must-listen and watch for lovers of Jewish culture, literature, and tradition — and for anyone seeking deeper insights into how Judaism shows up in the stories we tell and the ones we inherit.Watch the episode at @BeingJewishPodcast: https://youtu.be/-Hv3F7nV2M8!All things Jonah:www.JonahPlatt.comHost & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: 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 BellMentioned In The EpisodeGET DARA’S NEW BOOK! One Small Goat: A Passover Catastrophe by Dara Horn: https://a.co/d/a54x1wzwww.darahorn.comDara Horn is Obsessed with Passover - Hadassah Magazine Article Chad Gadya Lyrics ExplainedCapacity: A Comic by Theo EllsworthPeople Love Dead Jews by Dara HornIn The Image by Dara HornAll Other Nights by Dara HornEternal Life by Dara HornPre Order As A Jew by Sarah HurwitzThe Jewish History of Tzfat, IsraelWho Doesn’t Love Roald Dahl? By Dara HornRoald Dahl’s Active Antisemitismhttps://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/our-story/anti-racism-statement/ https://forward.com/fast-forward/349771/roald-dahls-family-has-apologized-for-his-jew-hatred-what-were-the-5-worst/Dr. Nathan Winter’s Book: Jewish Education in a Pluralist SocietyDr. Einat WilfYossi Klein HaleviAuthor Matti FriedmanYiddish Hero Avraham SutzkeverNuremberg Trial Testimony of Avrom SutzkeverBook: From The Vilna Ghetto to Nuremberg: Memoir and Testimony by Abraham Sutzkever & Justin Cammy The Paper Brigade & The Holocaust YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:Jonah@JonahPlatt.comTo contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishIs the world more comfortable with dead Jews than living ones? In this powerful conversation, bestselling author Dara Horn (People Love Dead Jews) joins Being Jewish with Jonah Platt to discuss the origins of antisemitism, how it manifests today—including on college campuses—and why Holocaust education may be doing Jews more harm than good.Dara and Jonah also explore the role of Jews as history’s great non-conformists, the truth about Zionism and… ancient Greek reverse circumcisions?! If you want to understand the real story behind antisemitism, Jewish resilience, Israel, and why these issues matter more than ever, don’t miss this episode!Check out Dara Horn’s newest book, One Little Goat: A Passover CatastropheWatch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZxS8iATYQqY All things Jonah:www.JonahPlatt.comHost & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: 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 BellMentioned In The Episode:www.DaraHorn.comDara Horn’s newest book, One Little Goat: A Passover CatastrophePeople Love Dead Jews by Dara HornIs Holocaust Education Making Antisemitism Worse? By Dara HornDara Horn’s Article: Becoming Anne FrankAdventures with Dead Jews PodcastWho is Wilhelm Marr? Jewish Holidays & The Land of IsraelA Basic History of Soviet AntisemitismThe Jewish Travel Guide That Inspired “The Green Book”Pogroms & Exterminations of Jews in Ukraine