Best Jonah Platt Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 8: Anti-Jew Inversion & Political Journalist Isaac Saul 55:21

4h ago55:21

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial In this week’s episode, Jonah sits down with journalist Isaac Saul, founder of independent, non-partisan political newsletter Tangle. They discuss Isaac's evolving journey with Judaism - from the local Jewish Community Center to a Yeshiva in East Jerusalem and back. Isaac also lends his expertise to the…

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Episode 7: “Bad Jews” + CNN Analyst & Activist Van Jones 1:07:22

7d ago1:07:22

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial In this episode, Jonah sits down with legendary commentator, activist and community ally Van Jones to dive into the historical power and current necessity of the Black & Jewish relationship. Together, Jonah and Van discuss the historic ties between their communities, the forces that try to divide them, …

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The Israel Connection: Dalia Ziada 32:53

9d ago32:53

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Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by Dalia Ziada, Egyptian award-winning writer and political analyst specializing in governance, geopolitics, and defense policy in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean. They discuss Dalia's support for Israel and its fight against radical Islam, the Arab world's relationship with Israel, Dalia's partner…

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What I've Learnt - Nikki Gemmell (Wing) 38:42

10d ago38:42

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Nikki Gemmell An explosive, contemporary literary thriller from international bestselling author Nikki Gemmell - Wing is Lord of the Flies meets Picnic at Hanging Rock meets Promising Young Woman. Students from an elite girls' school go on a camping trip into the Australian bush. Four of them - a girl gang, a group of best friends dubbed 'The Cins'…

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Episode 6: The “Four C’s” of Productive Conversation + Jackie Tohn 54:31

14d ago54:31

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial Jonah is joined by Jackie Tohn, one of the hilarious stars of Nobody Wants This, the Jewish Netflix series people can’t stop talking about. From raising Jewish children and intermarriage to Jewish representation in Hollywood, no topic goes untouched in today’s conversation. In this one-of-a-kind episode…

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Episode 5: Anniversary of October 7th + Fleur Hassan-Nahoum 51:37

15d ago51:37

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial Jonah travels to Israel for the heart-wrenching anniversary of October 7th and sits down with outgoing Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum to reflect on the challenges Israel faces in its war with Iran. During this conversation, Jonah and Fleur discuss her tenure in Jerusalem’s city government…

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What I've Learnt - Ben Shewry 36:50

23d ago36:50

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Ben Shewry Chef Ben Shewry strives for truth in life and perfection in his new memoir, Uses for Obsession. This year marks 19 years for Ben Shewry’s Ripponlea fine-diner Attica, a restaurant whose legacy was built on imagination and creative fearlessness. It also marks the release of his second book, a memoir aptly titled Uses for Obsession. “Ultim…

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Episode 4: “Shortcut Empathy” + Rabbi David Wolpe 56:04

22d ago56:04

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial In this thought-provoking episode of "Being Jewish," Jonah Platt dives deep with Rabbi David Wolpe to explore what being Jewish means to one of Judaism’s most renowned faith leaders. From rabbinical wisdom to addressing anti-Jewish bigotry on college campuses, to October 7th, no topic goes untouched. Ra…

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The Israel Connection: Jonah Platt 30:27

1M ago30:27

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Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by special guest, Jonah Platt. Jonah is an actor, artist, Jewish advocate for Israel and the Jewish people, and the host of his newly released podcast, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Jonah and Esti talk about being Jewish in today's climate, Hollywood's silence when it comes to Israel & the "ceasefire" letter de…

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Episode 3: Ditching the Term “Antisemitism" + Music Manager Kenny Hamilton 49:31

29d ago49:31

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial In this eye-opening episode of BEING JEWISH, Jonah Platt discusses the complexities of the term “antisemitism” with guest Kenny Hamilton, a music mogul and former Justin Bieber bodyguard. The conversation dives deep into Kenny's journey towards converting to Judaism, his experiences working with Bieber …

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Episode 2: The Jewish Case for Both Trump & Harris + Social Media Activist Montana Tucker 51:42

29d ago51:42

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial In this episode we are joined by dancer, singer, actress and social media star Montana Tucker. In this conversation with Jonah, she shares her journey from entertainer to Jewish advocate, discusses her Holocaust documentary “How To: Never Forget: A Holocaust remembrance film by Montana Tucker”, her powe…

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Episode 1: Why This Podcast Exists + Actor Skylar Astin 46:33

29d ago46:33

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Watch the show on YouTube @JonahPlattOfficial In the premiere episode of 'Being Jewish with Jonah Platt,' host Jonah Platt sits down with Hollywood actor Skylar Astin. Skylar opens up about his evolving Jewish identity, childhood experiences, and navigating the entertainment industry as a proud Jewish professional. They discuss the impact of recent…

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What I've Learnt - Anthony Koutoufides 34:22

1M ago34:22

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Anthony “Kouta” Koutoufides is a former award winning AFL player and a Carlton Football Club legend, playing over 270 games for the club. Anthony was often referred to as the ‘Prototype of the Modern Footballer’ as he was notably athletic and versatile, allowing him to play almost every position throughout his career. Koutoufides – who insisted he …

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What I've Learnt - Michael Klim 46:23

2M ago46:23

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Michael Klim is an entrepreneur and head of the Klim Foundation best known for being and awesome guitar strumming and pumping Olympic swimming gold medallist. In July 2022, Klim revealed that he had been diagnosed with the auto-immune disorder which affected his legs and feet and left him struggling to walk unassisted. Based in Bali the journey has…

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Introducing...Being Jewish with Jonah Platt 2:33

2M ago2:33

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Introducing...Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. A weekly podcast that illuminates the full, beautiful, often unexplored spectrum of Jewish identity, by exploring the personal journeys of both Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Each week, actor/artist/advocate Jonah Platt will interview a celebrity figure from any number of fields—Art, Sports, Entertain…

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What I've Learnt - Eylon Levy 38:46

2M ago38:46

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It takes courage to stand up and that is what Eylon Levy has done since Oct 7 As the cultural wars rage across media platforms he has used his skills intelligence and even humour to tell the world about the siege that has engulfed Israel but the global Jewish community He is a former Israeli Government Spokesman, who became one of the most prominen…

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The Israel Connection: Meet Blake Flayton 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Send us a text Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by Jewish writer, activist and co-host of the We Should All Be Zionists podcast with Dr. Einat Wilf. They talk about Blake's activism experience and why he has chosen to be active in the fight against antisemitism, Zionism, his recent aliyah and more!…

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Beyond Words - Molly Ness 34:41

3M ago34:41

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Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher educator. She earned a doctorate in reading education at the University of Virginia, and spent 16 years as an associate professor at Fordham University in New York City. The author of five books, Molly serves on the Board of Directors for the International Literacy Associ…

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The Israel Connection: Dr. Einat Wilf 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by a special guest, Dr. Einat Wilf. They discuss the importance of Zionism, the right path to peace in the Middle East, and her latest book, We Should All Be Zionists.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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What I've Learnt - Simone O'Brien 37:25

4M ago37:25

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Simone O’Brien is a domestic violence survivor, speaker, strong advocate for women against violence, and mother of three beautiful children. Her journey started in 2012 when she suffered a horrific attack at the hands of a perpetrator who would not take “no” for an answer. It started with emotional and psychological abuse and ended up with her bein…

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What I've Learnt - Mia Findlay 51:06

4M ago51:06

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Mia Findlay, Founder and Principal Coach | Australia Mia is deeply passionate about helping others reach the same freedom she now enjoys without her eating disorder. She has worked in the eating disorder advocacy field for nine years and has been working with clients as a coach since launching Beyond Body in December 2017. Mia is based in Sydney an…

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The Israel Connection: Summer in Israel & Sleepaway Camp 22:34

5M ago22:34

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Send us a text Esti is joined by her own 9-year-old daughter, Jazz, and Beth El's Executive Director, Ben Wachstein, to talk about Esti & Jazz's trip to visit their family in Israel this summer and Jazz's upcoming first time at a sleep away camp. Stay tuned for a trip & camp recap in August!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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What I've Learnt - Fiona Sweet 36:08

5M ago36:08

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The Stella Prize CEO - Fiona Sweet Fiona is the former Artistic Director and CEO of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale responsible for the programming and curation of three Biennales. She founded the National Centre for Photography in Ballarat and was the inaugural director. Founder of Sweet Creative, and co-founder of Melbourne’s Acland Stre…

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What I've Learnt - Anna Grosman 31:52

5M ago31:52

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Anna Grosman, creator and owner is relaunching a new male escort agency - HER CONFIDANT. In its new incarnation, HER CONFIDANT will also cater to women who are looking for companionship in any form: emotional, sexual or for company on a date. "I want to provide a safe space for women to explore their desires and feel desired," says Anna. "There are…

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What I've Learnt - Suzy Zail 37:06

5M ago37:06

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Suzy Zail has worked as a litigation lawyer, specialising in Family Law, but now writes full time. Among other titles, she has written The Tattooed Flower, a memoir about her father’s time as a child survivor of the Holocaust. Her first novel for young adults, The Wrong Boy, was short-listed for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book …

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The Israel Connection: Idan Tzameret 41:44

6M ago41:44

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Send us a text Esti Zenati and Ben Kreshtool talk to our special guest, Idan Tzameret, owner of Kitchen Design by Idan on Falls Rd in Baltimore and Beth El member, about the experience he had with antisemitism in early May, his life as an Israeli, including his years in the IDF, and the current war.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January - April 2024) 54:26

6M ago54:26

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from JAnuary to April. This Episode Features Dr Gina Cleo: a behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The …

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The Israel Connection: Ongoing College Campuses in Crisis 26:27

7M ago26:27

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Send us a text Esti Zenati and Ben Kreshtool discuss the ongoing antisemitism crisis on college campuses, the Israeli hostages and more.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Beyond Words - Oliver James 39:43

7M ago39:43

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California has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country and according to the National Center for Education Statistics, around one in five adults cannot read. One Costa Mesa father is working hard to change his own personal stats and encourage others in the world to read. Thirty-five-year-old Oliver James says he was forgotten in school and w…

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (Febuary-March 2024) 58:00

7M ago58:00

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from Febuary to March. This Episode Features Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose: Are founders of the award-winning MakeShift. This not-for-profit org is one of the first creative prescribing…

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What I've Learnt - Michelle Stanton 42:41

7M ago42:41

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Michelle Stanton, Founder and CEO of Complete Success utilises her expertise to empower people to achieve exceptional results through innovative speaking, teaching and coaching programs. Formally, the CEO of her family's 8O year-old business Bevilles Jewellers, Michelle led the company out of receivership, driving exceptional growth and orchestrat…

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The Israel Connection: Dan Rozett 28:07

7M ago28:07

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Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by friend and past co-worker in Israel, Dan Rozett, Director of Community Relations & Israel Engagement at the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. They talk about Dan's current experience at his job, his past as an IDF combat, and the alarming rise in antisemitism throughout the USA and the world.…

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What I've Learnt - Annabelle Hickson 33:38

8M ago33:38

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Annabelle Hickson, editor of the award-winning independent print magazine GALAH. Despite having no publishing or business experience, Annabelle started the magazine from her kitchen table to document regional Australia and the people who live there. In the past, young people left country towns to find opportunities in the Big Smoke. But the big rur…

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What I've Learnt - Tammy Casselson 36:12

8M ago36:12

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Tammy Casseslon was just 15 years old when she first saw him from across the room. They smiled at one another, and that was it. She was smitten. "He was 17. Charming, funny, very good looking and looked at me like I was special," says Tammy. Their relationship began with laughter, love and lightness. "He was so proud of me and showered me with ador…

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The Israel Connection: Shinshinim 26:24

8M ago26:24

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Send us a text Esti is joined by three Israeli Shinshinim: Ronnie, Eshel and Tamarina. They talk about this amazing program and the girls' experience as Shinshinim in Baltimore during the current war in Israel. The Shinshinim program is a collaboration between the Jewish Agency of Israel and The Associated. The Jewish Educational Services manage th…

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The Israel Connection: Dr. Larry Weiss 18:49

9M ago18:49

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Send us a text Dr. Larry Weiss spent several months in Israel, serving as a medical volunteer with Magen David Adom. This week, Dr. Weiss joins Esti Zenati on The Israel Connection to discuss his experience.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Beyond Words - Henry Warren (Turn On The Subtitles) 30:03

9M ago30:03

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Turnonthesubtitles Extensive research from top academics in many countries has shown that simply turning on the subtitles for children’s television improves literacy. Dramatically. In fact it may double their chance of becoming a proficient reader, in particular those children between the ages of six and 10. As former ministers, secretaries of stat…

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What I've Learnt - Caitlin Marshell & Lizzie Rose (MakeShift) 27:02

9M ago27:02

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Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose, founders of the award-winning MakeShift. This not-for-profit org is one of the first creative prescribing agencies in Australia. Lizzie and Caitlin are known and respected internationally for their work on creativity and mental health. There’s so much ground to cover, your audience will love it. They’re available for…

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The Israel Connection: Back from Israel 1:07:02

9M ago1:07:02

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Send us a text Esti is joined by Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken who just returned from a mission to Israel. We discuss the mission and share some of the stories from the people we met during our time in Israel. We also reflect on the devastating news released yesterday about the confirmed murder of 32 of the hostages being held in cap…

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January 2024) 55:06

9M ago55:06

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from January. This Episode Features Dr Gina Cleo: a behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The Habit Rev…

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What I've Learnt - Nicki Gostin 33:13

10M ago33:13

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Nicki Gostin is a Page Six digital reporter who covers red carpets, the royal family and all ‘70s and ‘80s megastars. She has interviewed hundreds of celebrities about touchy topics and even took the now-infamous video of an aghast Anna Wintour being asked for her ID at an event. Nicki attended college in Melbourne, Australia, and has worked for ma…

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What I've Learnt - Jacob Klein 43:47

10M ago43:47

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Born in Romania in 1953 to two Holocaust survivors who lost their family in the Holocaust. Immigrated to Israel in 1962. Married and father of three children, all living in Israel. Social-organizational psychologist, coach, group and workshop leader, organizational consultant, lecturer. Is specialized in - • Positive psychology and humor training •…

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What I've Learnt - Jason Kimberly 44:43

10M ago44:43

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Stepping out of the limelight to become Cool Jason Kimberley is an adventurer, photographer, author, and the founder of Cool, an education organization dedicated to inspiring students to learn for life. Jason is an altruistic-realist, his uncompromising focus is on equitable access to quality education for all students. Prior to his success in educ…

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The Israel Connection: 100 days later... 33:00

10M ago33:00

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Send us a text It has been 100 days since the attack on Israel and there are still over 130 people being held in captivity. Esti and Ben share the stories of several of the hostages and their families. We also discuss what you can do to help bring them home.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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What I've Learnt - Dr Gina Cleo 48:06

10M ago48:06

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Dr Gina Cleo, behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The Habit Revolution: Simple Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Powerful Habit Change, will be published in Jan 2024. 3 years ago, Gina discovered her husband, who she thought was one of the good guys, was cheating on h…

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What I've Learnt - Nimrod Palmach 34:51

10M ago34:51

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A father of two small Nimrod children aged 4 and 7, Nimrod lives in Israel he is a Major reservist in the IDF. On 7 October at approximately 6am he received a phone call from his Commander to immediately drive to Jerusalem and collect his uniform and weapons, as they had heard murmurs that something was happening but unsure what exactly. Unaware of…

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What I've Learnt - #BringHershHome 57:22

11M ago57:22

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URGENT: U.S. Citizen taken hostage to Gaza in dire medical need. (Updated Wed Oct 13, 8am IST) Hersh Goldberg-Polin was wounded and violently abducted at the Nova Music Festival in Southern Israel on October 7 by Gazan terrorists. He needs urgent medical attention. Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the thousands of young people attacked by terrorists …

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What I've Learnt - Josh Piterman 40:38

11M ago40:38

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Josh Piterman In 2023 Josh Piterman returned to the stage in London to star as Jean Valjean in the West End production of Les Misérables. His West End debut, actually came as he took on the most coveted role as The Phantom in the brilliant original production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s theatre in 2019, a role he was delighted to r…

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The Israel Connection: 52 hours in Israel 20:06

11M ago20:06

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Send us a text 52 hours in Israel - Rabbi Dana Saroken discusses her recent trip to Israel and Esti Zenati reflects on life in the United States since October 7.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Beyond Words - Lamek Odero (Sun Books) & Mary Silverweig (Tiny Ivy, Inc.) 37:37

11M ago37:37

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TinyIvy Lamek Odero Program leader for sun books Kenya and Mary Rosenzweig from Tiny Ivy here to discuss their collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation As the literacy crisis is universal the World literacy Foundation joins forces with Tiny Ivy and Sun Books in Kenya to unite in educating those less fortunate The key is to share resources t…

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