Skylar Astin on Embracing Jewish Identity in Hollywood | Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

[@havahaimovitch342]

Jonah - thank you sooooo much for this podcast...love it and admire you beyond words...as a 69 year old American Israeli, living in Israel for almost 52 years, you and your guests speak right to my soul...thank you...especially in these horrific times we are living here in Israel and adventures news in today's world, you bri g me light ❤

[@c_deanne1893]

I'm not Jewish, but I'm glad I found this channel because I just really love Jewish culture and topics 😅

[@JonahPlattOfficial]

Love that!!

[@marjoriebaelde9875]

Me too..I'm french, baptised..but somehow, always interested by the jewish customs and History..I've watched lots of programs already and usually made by jewish people.

[@rachelheller1396]

I am Jewish, I love this interview and Skylar Astin.

[@Donnamadonna2]

So grateful for both of you!!

[@PamelaPlatt-g5w]

Wonderful interview!!! Looking forward to more episodes!!

[@BethKrause-y3m]

My daughter met Skylar Astin at a BBYO International Convention in February, and it was a great moment.

[@Historian212]

Thank you Jonah for saying “anti-Jewish hate” instead of “antisemitism.” As a Jewish historian (and a historian of Jewish culture), I stopped using the latter when I learned the history of the term. I usually say “anti-Jewish racism,” because even though there’s no such biological thing as race, and Jews aren’t socially a race, we’ve been racialized by haters and subjected to racism since ancient times. It’s time to call it what it is. Best of luck with the podcast. As an older listener I enjoy hearing what younger people are experiencing, and will share the podcast in my social media. ❤

[@sarafwolf]

Despite its imperfection, Anti-Semitism is the historical term and we need it now more than ever. I don't think it's a good time or a good idea to rebrand. Anti-Jewish Hate is also inadequate because most of the worst offenses like double standards and anti-Zionism don't feel hateful to the people doing them. Anti-Jewish Racism is even more problematic because people have been taught that racism against "white" people doesn't exist, and nobody reacts positively to being called a racist. Maybe we do need newer and better terms, but the point I want to make when I say anti-Semitism is that these actions and beliefs *endanger the Jewish People.*

[@nancyberen9768]

Excellent interview and such important perspectives! Thank you!!

[@koshermexican]

Thank you for your authenticity Jonah, you’re making a difference - Susan

[@hanna50000]

This is awesome, and perfect timing with the New Year! Shana tova!

[@joshknoll5172]

Great interview! I am such a huge fan of Skylar's thanks to "Pitch Perfect," "Glee" and "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist."

[@IleneWohlgemuth]

Forgive this adjective lollapalooza but each word is so true! This may be the most thoughtful, interesting, informative, honest, sensitively and professionally done podcast I've ever listened to! At a time when these conversations are more critical than ever we are so lucky that Jonah Platt has taken up the mantle to shed light (and facts) on what it means to be Jewish. Jonah, your talents have never been more powerful! Thank you ❤

[@ninelpole7418]

Love this! Embracing my Jewish Zionist roots and loving it!!!✡️✡️✡️

[@אביגילדיסקין]

I'm so proud of u

[@Chicagobulls266]

Thank you shina tova

[@rivkarosenthal3277]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rivkarosenthal3277]

Love from Israel 🇮🇱 ❤️

[@whatshappening3327]

Wow thats wild i went to stagedoor manor theater camp with this dude…lol in the our time cabaret together

[@emilylerman7301]

Thank you & look forward to more & more!🙏✡️👏🏻🇮🇱🙏

[@JonahPlattOfficial]

More to come!

[@14dolphins]

I was just thinking how much I disliked Michelle Williams in "The Fabelmans" a real Jewish Mother should have played the part. She was trying to be one as apposed to being one. Oppenheimer filled with non-Jews playing Jews, WHY!!??

[@PamelaProPeace]

My questions too. Thought the same as you about Oppenheimer. And why on earth would Spielberg have his own Jewish mother played by a clearly non-Jewish actress?

[@heat8534]

Just learned of your channel. Excellent content and critical . Meanwhile "As a Jew" for Palestine and Hamas, K. Halper has 250 k subs.

[@mr.perfecttheonlyone9678]

BRAVO!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!