Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Jonah Platt sits down with Eli Sharabi, who survived 491 days in Hamas captivity.
Eli shares the raw, moving story of his survival after being taken from Kibbutz Be’eri—from the "father-son" bond he formed with fellow hostage Alon Ohel to the daily gratitude practice that kept his spirit alive in the tunnels.

This is a masterclass in resilience and the power of the Jewish soul. Eli’s journey from the darkness of Gaza back to the light is a miracle you need to hear.

#BeingJewish #EliSharabi #October7 #Resilience #AmYisraelChai #Podcast

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Can $1 a day change the world? 🌍✨
Jonah sat down with the "Mensch of Mensches," Dr. Jonathan Donath, for an episode that will completely shift how you think about generosity.

Dr. Donath is the founder of Daily Giving, an incredible platform that automates a simple "Mitzvah" (good deed) of just one dollar every single day. What started as a small epiphany has grown into a movement that has distributed nearly $27 million to over 75 Jewish causes worldwide!

📺 Watch the full episode now and 🎁 Join the movement @ dailygiving.org/

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Hey everyone in the Being Jewish YouTube community!

No matter your preferred platform, you can now easily subscribe and listen to every new episode, meaning you never miss a beat:

🍎 Apple Podcasts: Subscribe for pure audio listening on your commute or while exercising - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-jewish-with-jo…

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Help Us Reach New Voices!
Now, for a favor: We're working hard to grow this incredible community beyond YouTube, especially reaching folks who don't spend much time here.

If you have a friend, family member, or colleague who would connect with the Being Jewish podcast, but hasn't discovered us yet, please share one of the links with them!

Your support in sharing helps us welcome new members into our amazing, growing community!

2 months ago | [YT] | 52

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🛑 STOP SWIPING! Your #1 Dating Mistake is NOT what you think.
She's the legendary relationship guru who put a ring on millions of fingers—and now, Aleeza Ben Shalom, the star of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking, is sharing her brutally honest advice with Jonah Platt on 30 Minute Mensches.

Aleeza says the BIGGEST problem singles have isn't finding "the one," it's KEEPING them. 🤯

In this episode, you will learn:

Why "Looks First, Inside Later" is the #1 mistake singles make (and how dating apps ruined your game).

The actual secret to a lasting relationship: it’s not avoiding problems, it’s knowing how to solve them.

Her famous 'Date 'Em Till You Hate 'Em' rule and why you CAN'T break up until you can answer three questions.

If you’re serious about marriage or long-term commitment, this is your masterclass in dating with intention.

▶️ Click to watch the full episode now

#AleezaBenShalom #JewishMatchmaking #DatingAdvice #JonahPlatt #30MinuteMensches #Relationships #DatingTips

3 months ago | [YT] | 19

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You asked for it! Sarah Hurwitz returns to Being Jewish with Jonah Platt to discuss her new book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story From Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us. This isn't your average conversation—it's raw, necessary, and exactly the kind of deep dive we need right now.

Here's what you'll unpack in this electric episode:
The Rage on the Page: Sarah discusses why her book is directed at "2000 years of anti-Judaism and antisemitism" that has warped Jewish identity.

Reclaiming the Word 'Jew': She explains how her book's title is meant to push back against being the "I'm just a, let me apologize, kind of Jew" and simply stand as a Jew, period.

The "Edited Version" of Judaism: How our ancestors, in an attempt to be safe, may have given us an "edited version of Judaism" that minimized 2,500 years of rich commentary to focus only on what non-Jews had in common with us.

The Tikun Olam Debate: A deep critique of how "Social Justice Jews" have co-opted the phrase Tikun Olam to suggest the primary goal of Jews is to take care of everyone who isn't Jewish, often prioritizing others above their own people.

Antisemitism on Both Sides: Why the anti-Jewish conspiracy theories emerging from the left and the right share startlingly similar tropes.

Zionism vs. Israeli Government: Sarah's take on confusing the core concept of Zionism with the actions of the current Israeli government.

Are you ready to stop apologizing for your identity? This is the conversation that will give you the language and history to stand tall.

Tap the link and watch now!

#BeingJewishWithJonahPlatt #SarahHurwitz #AsAJew #JewishIdentity #Antisemitism #Zionism #TikunOlam

3 months ago | [YT] | 14

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Covergirl model, content creator, and proud Jewish Trans Woman Madison Werner is dropping truth bombs on 30 Minute Mensches.
Madison gets candid about the bizarre overlap in demonization, noting that people are "oddly obsessed with the trans community and the Jewish community and demonizing them both". She also addresses the shocking hostility she's faced in progressive spaces since October 7th.
Listen in to learn how she manages to "trick people into relating to one another" even in the most divided times!

3 months ago | [YT] | 9

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On this week's 30 Minute Menches, Jonah Platt welcomes ‪@JanaStern‬ , a Jewish psychic, astrologer, and healer who has a mind-blowing story: she was clinically dead for 11 minutes and came back. 😱
Jana shares her unbelievable journey and explores how Kabbalah and Jewish wisdom connect us to the cosmos and the great beyond. She discusses mediumship, astrology, and using spirituality for mental health.

Ready to challenge your idea of what "Being Jewish" means? Watch now! 👇

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 9

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🎙️ SEASON PREMIERE ALERT: Jason Alexander Gets Real 🤯
The wait is over! We are kicking off the new season with an absolute powerhouse—the one and only Jason Alexander, famously known as George Costanza, in a deeply candid and unforgettable episode. This isn't comedy hour; this is a raw, profound conversation that gets to the heart of what it means to be an artist, a public figure, and a Jew today.

We're diving into the essential, heavy questions that define our time:
💔 The Emotional Shockwave of October 7th: Jason shares his personal grief and the challenge of navigating the global surge in antisemitism.
🎤 The Public Jew: His dedicated role as a powerful advocate and activist for peace and his complex relationship with Israel.
🎭 From Seinfeld to Tevye: How playing the iconic George Costanza connects to embodying the legacy of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and the surprising wisdom he found in both roles.

This is the conversation that launches our season, and you need to hear it. Don't miss this masterpiece of modern spiritual and social commentary.

3 months ago | [YT] | 16

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Jonah Platt is back with a new episode of 30 Minute Mensches, and this time he's sitting down with Ben Soffer (CEO of Spritz Society and co-host of the Super Jewy podcast) for an incredibly honest conversation about Judaism in the modern world.
Ben opens up about finding his personal Jewish path:

The Kosher Debate: Ben explains his personal interpretation of Jewish law, where he'll eat a cheeseburger (with kosher meat) and mix milk and meat. His philosophy? "I'm doing what makes the most sense to me in this very moment".

Judaism First: Why he decided his "Judaism always comes first".

Fatherhood & Faith: How having a child completely transformed his connection to God: "The fact that people think that God doesn't exist is insane".

The NYC Vibe: The current challenges of being openly Jewish in New York City and why that only makes his desire to live and talk about being Jewish even stronger.

This episode is packed with authenticity, humor, and a lot of heart. Click the link to watch the full episode now and let us know your thoughts!

#BenSoffer #SpritzSociety #SuperJewy #JonahPlatt #BeingJewish #JewishIdentity #ModernOrthodoxy #30MinuteMensches #JewishPodcast #NewEpisode

3 months ago | [YT] | 12

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🍯Jonah has a special Rosh Hashanah message for you🙏
L'Shanah Tovah from Jonah and the whole Being Jewish Team

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