Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

• The Cost of Freedom and Arizona’s Jewish Latina legislators Alma, Consuelo, and Daniel Hernandez

  A 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 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.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 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

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• REPLAY: “Bad Jews” + CNN Analyst & Activist Van Jones

  It’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 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.comHost & 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

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• All Things Passover with Author Dara Horn (PART TWO)

  Shakespeare 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!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.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

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• Three Passover Reflections & “People Love Dead Jews” author Dara Horn (PART ONE)

  Is 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 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.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

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• My Struggle with God & Comedian Tiffany Haddish

  Emmy and Grammy-winning comedian Tiffany Haddish opens up about discovering Judaism as an adult and having her “Black Mitzvah” at age 40!  She covers all her toughest struggles in this raw and unfiltered conversation—from growing up in foster care, her mother’s tragic accident, to fighting her way to the top of Hollywood stardom. But one of her biggest personal revelations? Discovering her Jewish roots.From sleeping in her car to selling out Netflix comedy specials to headlining blockbuster movies like “Girl Trip,” Tiffany gets real about her journey to embracing Judaism, reuniting with her African Jewish father, and what it means to navigate the world as both Black and Jewish. From Bat Mitzvah dancer to a Bat Mitzvah herself, what has faith taught her about resilience, success, and staying true to herself? This is one episode you don’t want to miss.EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* This episode features more F bombs than usual son we just wanted to give y'all a heads up!Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5QccpVosg3AStay 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.comHost & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Mike O Brien); 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 the EpisodeTiffany Haddish’s Funny & Fearless TourI Curse You With Joy by Tiffany HaddishThe Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany HaddishShe Ready Foundation for Youth in Foster Care (Tiffany Haddish’s Nonprofit)Tiffany Haddish’s Black Mitzvah (Netflix Special)The Laugh Factory Comedy CampTiffany Haddish & DJ Timbo’s Behind The Scenes Footage from Bar/Bat MitzvahsWatch “Girls Trip” The Asmara Synagogue in Eritrea Tiffany Haddish Opens Up About Reconnecting with Her Father Jewish History in EritreaEritrean War The Last Jews of EritreaSarah Silverman’s Rabbi Sister Susan SilvermanBacklash to Tiffany Haddish’s Trip To IsraelTiffany’s Torah Portion: Jacob’s Ladder

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