Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

• Remembering October 7th with Israeli Artist Tomer Peretz

  Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishOn the second anniversary of October 7th, Jonah sits down with Israeli artist and advocate Tomer Peretz to discuss The 8 Project — an extraordinary initiative he launched in the aftermath of the attacks. Rooted in the symbolism of creation, resilience, and renewal, The 8 Project helps survivors of October 7th — from NOVA attendees and hostage families to soldiers and grieving parents — discover how art can be a powerful path to healing.For Tomer, that lesson is deeply personal. In Israel for a wedding just days before the attacks, he witnessed the horror of October 7th firsthand. He put his emotions aside to volunteer with ZAKA, Israel’s emergency rescue organization, but the weight of it all eventually caught up with him. What helped him process the pain was art — a lifeline that not only restored his own hope, but reignited his belief in the strength of the Jewish and Israeli people. The results of that creative resilience were recently showcased at The Museum of Tolerance, featuring works from survivors across Israel. In this emotional and deeply meaningful episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah and Tomer explore the power of art therapy, the unbreakable connection between creativity and faith and the urgent importance of sharing the stories of those who survived. Connect with Our GuestFollow Tomer Peretz: www.instagram.com/tomerperetzartThe 8 Project: https://the8project.org/TomerPeretz.com: https://tomerperetz.com/Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones, Story Producer Sean Leviashvili, Editors Diana DeCilio & Jacob Kindber, and Executive Assistant Jax Santiago of Rainbow Creative; Chief Business Officer Kenyon Laing, Executive Assistant Josie Rothschild; Research Associate Samantha Greenwald; Associate Producer Rachel Stern; YouTube Consultants - Zac Stein & Jason Al-Samarrie - Production Assistant, Charlie Zuker; Interns Sasha Nelson & Emma Webb; & Graphic Designer, Noah BellMentioned In EpisodeZaka“The Light Will Win” Museum of Tolerance to Feature Oct 7th Inspired Artwork from Noted Israeli Artist, Tomer PeretzArtist Tomer Peretz Volunteers with ZAKA in IsraelIsraeli-American Describes Sheer Horror of Clearing Bodies from Hamas Terrorist AttackAward-Winning Artist Tomer Peretz Pulls Off Unexpected ‘Live Art’ Flash Mob at Art Basel in Miami, FLThe True Horror of ‘Globalize the Intifada’Coverage of Oct 12 Lynch in RamallahGolani: Serving With Pride Since 1948Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Spreading Culture & Unity Through Jewish Food, Israeli-American Chef Michael SolomonovNative Dies as Israeli Soldier (David Solomonov)Israel and Palestine | Middle Ground RoundtableWhat Is A Kibbutz? The Roots of Israel’s Communal VillagesShifts in Attitudes Regarding Peace Amongst KibbutzniksA Lifeline of its OwnAs Volunteers Step In for State, Gaza Border Towns Begin Rebuilding from Oct. 7 AshesWho is Barak Hiram of the IDF?Controversial Commander Barak Hiram Named Next Gaza Division ChiefWho Is the IDF General Who Ordered Tank Fire on a Kibbutz Home with 13 Hostages Inside?Tomer Peretz’s UNBREAKABLE ExhibitUNBREAKABLE Exhibit VideoWhat is The Significance of The Number 8 in Judaism?Tomer Peretz Creates 1,200 Person Memorial Exhibit for 10/7

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• Wisdom from Beyond the Veil with Jewish Psychic & Energy Healer Jana Stern

  Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishAfter being clinically DEAD for 11 minutes, Jana Stern returned to life with a mission: Help others honor their true essence and bring light to the world. That’s the story of Jana Stern — Jewish psychic, astrologer, and spiritual healer. In this unique episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: 30 Minute Mensches, Jana opens up about her near-death experience, her lifelong connection to ancestral wisdom, and how Jewish identity and Kabbalah align with her work. She also gives Jonah a spiritual energy reading live on air! Jana shares:Her 11 minutes “beyond the veil,” encountering ancestors and choosing to return to this worldHow hearing voices — once feared as schizophrenia — became the foundation of her spiritual giftThe Jewish roots of astrology, Kabbalah, and metaphysics, and why she says this wisdom is “ours”How Shabbat, rituals, and Torah teachings are deeply tied to spiritual energyWhy she believes there are no coincidences — only divine coordination and manifestationHow trauma, tragedy, and loss can still be part of a higher purpose for growth and healingFrom astrology charts and synchronicities to Shabbat candles and Jewish ancestry, Jana brings a unique lens on spirituality, Judaism, and healing in the modern world.Listen now to explore how Jewish wisdom and mysticism can bring meaning and healing to modern life.Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew ‘MoJo' Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili & Sasha Nelson; Editor: Jacob Kindberg; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Graphic Designer: Noah BellMentioned In The EpisodeI’m Really Into “That Stuff” — Jana Stern’s PodcastJanastern.comAnchor & Orbit — Jana Stern’s NewsletterWhat is Gematria?Kabbalah and Mysticism 101Own Your Fucking Intuition"Manifest A New Reality with the Power of Your Mind" - Dr Joe Dispenza“My ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life!” How Jonah Platt Discovered his Full Authentic Self

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• Self-Inflicted Doomscrolling and Seinfeld Star Jason Alexander

  Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWe’re Back! I In this very special season premiere of Being Jewish, Jason Alexander, who gave us the iconic George Costanza from Seinfeld, joins Jonah Platt to discuss Jewish identity, cultural Judaism vs. religion, his work as a proud Jew and activist supporting Israel, and the impact of October 7th. The legendary actor, Tony Award-winner, and generational TV comedy icon kicks off the new season in a deep and honest conversation. Jason Alexander cares about the children; he is not interested in belonging to a group and would rather build bridges and not borders, learn why this Mensch is truly a Master of His Domain. Jason Alexander discusses his personal faith and the distinction between cultural Judaism (a "shirt I can't take off") and formal religious doctrine. He shares the emotional weight of being a Jew since October 7th and his long-standing commitment to Jewish philanthropy, including organizations like Magen David Adom, the ADL, and Jewish Federation. He clarifies the story behind his stage name change from Jay Scott Greenspan to Jason Alexander. If that’s not enough, Jason gives us his unbelievable inside stories from working on Seinfeld and tells us about the one episode that even he thought pushed the boundaries taste too much. Connect with Our GuestFollow Jason Alexander on InstagramJason Alexander’s IMDB PageJason Alexander Hosts Cancer Research Fund August 5 Virtual GalaHost & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones, Story Producer Sean Leviashvili, Editors Diana DeCilio & Jacob Kindber, and Executive Assistant Jax Santiago of Rainbow Creative; Chief Business Officer Kenyon Laing, Executive Assistant Josie Rothschild; Research Associate Samantha Greenwald; Associate Producer Rachel Stern; YouTube Consultants - Zac Stein & Jason Al-Samarrie - Production Assistant, Charlie Zuker; Interns Sasha Nelson & Emma Webb; & Graphic Designer, Noah BellMentioned In EpisodeHow Many American Adults Actually Use Social Media? Pew Research ReportAdvanced Technique with Jason AlexanderEntrepreneur & Bridge-Builder Daniel LubetzkyWilshire Boulevard TempleJason Alexander Post for Ohad Munder-ZichriOver 4,000 Hollywood Actors & Directors Boycott Israeli Productions in Name of Gaza24/7 Seinfeld Online StreamWatch Seinfeld on NetflixBryan Cranston as Tim Whatley on Seinfeld Season 8, Episode 19: “The Yada Yada”Seinfeld, Season 5, Episode 5: “The Bris”Seinfeld, Season 3, Episode 3: “The Pen”Jason as Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof” at La MiradaJonah Platt and Mark Whitten sing “The Riddle Song” from “Floyd Collins” at La Mirada Theater, 2014Jason Alexander Returns to ‘Broadway Bound’ as DirectorAbout Neil SimonThe Neil Simon CollectionIf I Forget, Directed by Jason AlexanderPeaceWorks Foundation (formerly OneVoice Movement)Anti-Defamation LeagueJason to Direct “Sweeney Todd” at La Mirada Theater

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• WE’RE BACK, BABY! All-New Season 2 of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

  Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishSeason 2 premieres THIS TUESDAY September 30th! And we’ll continue dropping 30 Minute Mensches every Thursday. A double dose of BJJP every week!This season features more incredible guests beginning with Jason Alexander, Tomer Peretz, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Sarah Hurwitz, Sarah Podemski & Lani Anpo, Jake Tapper and many more!Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don’t miss a moment!

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• Living as a Proud, Public New York Jew with “Boy With No Job” Ben Soffer

  Watch Being Jewish on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcastSubscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter:bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletterFor Sponsorships, please email:[email protected] contact us & all things BJJP:www.BeingJewishPodcast.comFollow Jonah on:Instagram - @JonahPlattX - @JonahPlattFollow Being Jewish on:Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcastTikTok - @BeingJewishWhat does it mean to live proudly and publicly Jewish in New York City, with the possibility of Zohran Mamdani as mayor looming large? Ask Ben Soffer, better known as @BoyWithNoJob to his over 1 million followers online. In this episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: 30 Minute Mensches, Jonah sits down with Ben — CEO of Spritz Society wine cocktails, co-host of the hit Good Guys podcast with Josh Peck, husband to viral creator Claudia Oshry (Girl With No Job), and proud modern Orthodox Jew — to talk about faith, family, social media, and Jewish pride in today’s charged climate. Together, Jonah and Ben dig intoHow Ben built a unique modern Orthodox identity on his own termsWhat it feels like to wear a kippah on the streets of New York amid rising anti-Jew bigotryThe effect October 7th had on his Jewish identity… or didn’t?How becoming a father deepened his sense of connection to God and Jewish continuityThe story behind Spritz Society — and how a viral April Fool’s joke turned into a real-life savory cocktail courtesy of Claussen’s Pickles!From candid takes on community safety to spreading Jewish joy through humor (and beverages!), Ben Soffer embodies what it means to be unapologetically yourself — and unapologetically Jewish — in the digital age. Listen now to hear how one of the internet’s most authentic voices is shaping Jewish identity for a new generation.Connect with Our GuestBen Soffer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boywithnojob/ Ben Soffer & Josh Peck’s Podcast “The Good Guys” https://www.instagram.com/goodguys/ Host & Production TeamHost: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew ‘MoJo' Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili & Sasha Nelson; Editor: Jacob Kindberg; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Graphic Designer: Noah BellMentioned In EpisodeJonah’s appearance on The Good Guys podcast “Mazel, Moses”Spritz SocietyCamp RamahNYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Comments About Globalizing The Intifada'All Jewish Americans are questioning their security' after violent antisemitic attacksCollege group Zohran Mamdani co-founded welcomed radical speaker who later blamed US for 9/11 attacks: ‘Made its bed’Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani once rapped about his ‘love’ for Hamas terror-funding group ‘Holy Land Five’AJC Survey Shows American Jews are Deeply and Increasingly Connected to IsraelOuri’s Market - Upper East Side, NYCWhat Does The Word Neshama Mean?23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains ‘Optimistic’

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