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Sep 01, 2026
In this episode of Detours & Destinations, Rabbi David Ingber sits down with actor, writer, producer, podcast host, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt to explore a life shaped by storytelling, community, and Jewish identity. Raised in Los Angeles in a family where Hollywood success and Jewish leadership existed side by side, Platt reflects on the values that shaped him, from Camp Ramah and Jewish day school to Broadway, television, film, and a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry.
The conversation traces his journey from performer to public voice, focusing on the profound shift that followed October 7 and his emergence as a leading advocate for Jewish life and peoplehood. Through his acclaimed podcast Being Jewish, he has created space for conversations about identity, Israel, antisemitism, belonging, and the challenges of maintaining nuance in a polarized world. This is a conversation about purpose, responsibility, family, Jewish continuity, and the enduring power of storytelling to build connection, understanding, and hope.
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