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Appearances on challah back
Video Jonah Feingold on Romantic Comedies & Jewish Creativity | And They’re Jewish With Hen Mazzig
Filmmaker Jonah Feingold joins Hen Mazzig in Central Park to discuss the art of the romantic comedy, Jewish representation in Hollywood, and his personal journey directing his new independent film, 31 Candles.
Video I'm Not Italian, I'm JEWISH!
How Visiting Israel Made Sopranos Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler a Proud Jew
Embed Abrahamic House
Mohammed Al Samawi, Yemeni refugee and author of The Fox Hunt, joins Jonah on location at Abrahamic House in Washington, D.C., for a conversation about the painstaking work of learning another person’s story
Video Israel’s Most CANCELLED Comedian Turns Jew-Hate Into Comedy | Yohay Sponder
Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder joins Jonah Platt to discuss turning boycotts into comedy, performing stand-up in English, and why he proudly wears a giant Star of David.
Video How a Plate of Shrimp Changed American Judaism Forever
Discover how a single plate of shrimp and clams at an 1883 banquet exposed a massive rift in American Judaism, paving the way for the modern Reform and Conservative movements.
Audio The No Good Dirty Z Word (Replay)
After analyzing thousands of hateful messages, Jonah Platt reveals how social media and academic institutions have systematically redefined Zionism, and offers a long-term blueprint for reclaiming the narrative.
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Video Unexpected creativity: A Jewish map for your creative journey | David Eisenberg | TEDxTechnion
Discover how an ancient map of Hasidic philosophy can guide you through the uncertainty of the creative process, transforming a single spark of inspiration into reality.
Video Yohay Sponder on the Funniest Truths About Judaism
Join comedians Elon Gold and Yohay Sponder for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about Jewish identity, finding humor in times of trauma, and the power of comedy to heal and unite.
Video Why Jewish Content Creator Risked Everything For Authenticity | Ben Rebuck
Food content creator Ben Rebuck joins the podcast to talk about his shift away from veganism, overcoming body image struggles, and what it truly means to be unapologetically yourself online.