Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Watch the show on YouTube @BeingJewishPodcast In this episode we are joined by dancer, singer, actress and social media star Montana Tucker. In this conversation with Jonah, she shares her journey from entertainer to Jewish advocate, discusses her Holocaust documentary “How To: Never Forget: A Holocaust remembrance film by Montana Tucker”, her powerful activism post-October 7th, and the importance of unity amidst rising anti-Jew hate. Montana also reflects on her upbringing in a predominantly Jewish area, her career in the entertainment industry, and her ongoing commitment to using her platform to uplift others for positive impact.Mentioned in this episodeHow To: Never Forget: A Holocaust remembrance film by Montana TuckerIsraeli & Palestinian Boy Band as1one Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the video podcastFollow Jonah on Instagram @jonahplatt Follow the Show on Instagram @beingjewishpodcastJoin the conversation on Twitter: https://x.com/JonahPlatt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beingjewish  Threads: www.threads.net/@jonahplattAll things Jonah:www.JonahPlatt.comConnect with Montana!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montanatucker/ Host & Production TeamHost: 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).Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of Being Jewish!00:00 Introduction: The Weight on American Jews00:19 Election Year: Jewish Perspectives01:13 Arguments for Kamala Harris02:01 Arguments Against Donald Trump05:12 Arguments for Donald Trump06:38 Arguments Against Kamala Harris08:30 The Complexity of Jewish Voting10:22 Interview with Montana Tucker11:27 Montana's Jewish Upbringing17:04 Montana's Career and Social Media Rise20:58 Holocaust Education and Activism26:59 Personal Connection and Authenticity27:08 Holocaust Education Challenges27:36 Impact of Social Media on Awareness28:03 Public Conversations and Media Influence30:05 October 7th: A Turning Point31:14 Rallies and Community Resilience31:53 Family Stories of Survival33:13 Advocacy and Social Media Challenges34:06 Balancing Activism and Personal Life41:28 Future Plans and Projects43:58 Community Support and Collaboration

Watch the show on YouTube @BeingJewishPodcast In the premiere episode of 'Being Jewish with Jonah Platt,' host Jonah Platt sits down with Hollywood actor Skylar Astin. Skylar opens up about his evolving Jewish identity, childhood experiences, and navigating the entertainment industry as a proud Jewish professional. They discuss the impact of recent events on Jewish advocacy, the challenges of anti-Jew hate, and the importance of openly celebrating Jewish culture. Tune in for an engaging and insightful conversation about Jewish identity, representation, and resilience.Mentioned in this episodeSkylar Astin’s Shabbat Special: Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj-pWmsOIyQ Smokey Robinson Mispronounces Chanukah I Cameo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQPXGJIN8yQ Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the video podcastFollow Jonah on Instagram @jonahplatt Follow the Show on Instagram @beingjewishpodcastJoin the conversation on Twitter: https://x.com/JonahPlatt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beingjewish  Threads: www.threads.net/@jonahplattAll things Jonah:www.JonahPlatt.comConnect with Skylar!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylarastin/ Host & Production TeamHost: 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).Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of Being Jewish!00:00 Introduction: Embracing Jewish Identity00:38 The Turning Point: Spring 202101:32 Advocacy and the Podcast's Mission05:52 Guest Introduction: Skylar Astin07:45 Skylar's Jewish Journey15:34 Navigating Jewish Identity in Hollywood21:35 Combating Antisemitism: Past and Present24:24 Reflecting on Jewish Identity and Anti-Semitism26:17 Navigating Social Media and Public Perception28:31 Balancing Activism and Professionalism32:45 Experiences in the Entertainment Industry37:45 Personal Connections and Jewish Culture39:42 Engaging with the Audience45:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Introducing...Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. A weekly podcast that illuminates the full, beautiful, often unexplored spectrum of Jewish identity, by exploring the personal journeys of both Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Each week, actor/artist/advocate Jonah Platt will interview a celebrity figure from any number of fields—Art, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Food, Music, Business, you name it—allowing the esteemed guest a safe space to dig deep into their own individual connection to the question, “What does it mean to be Jewish TO YOU?” Both the show’s audience and the established audience of each guest will have a unique opportunity to discover their hero’s connection to the Jewish experience through a thought-provoking conversation they won’t have heard anywhere else.Follow and Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @beingjewishpodcastComing soon to YouTube!