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Jonah Platt — actor, Jewish activist, and multitalented performer — represents one of the freshest faces and most vibrant voices of modern Jewish identity. And as a popular podcast host, he’s interviewed some of the most inspiring leaders shaping contemporary Jewish life.

Join UJA Young Leaders for a dynamic conversation between Jonah and our own Ellie Bressman Davis as they talk advocacy and antisemitism, the Jewish future, and what being Jewish means today.

In a challenging environment of hate and division, let’s flip the script and tap into the strength of our Jewish community, Jewish pride, and the resilience and optimism that defines the Jewish spirit. You’ll also discover UJA’s work strengthening Jewish life.

Light bites and refreshments will be served. Dietary laws observed.

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Jonah Platt

Podcast Host, Actor, Producer, Musician

Jonah Platt is a trusted voice in the modern conversation on Jewish identity, culture, and current events. He is the host of Being Jewish With Jonah Platt, the new hit podcast that explores the diverse spectrum of Jewish identity through conversations with a wide array of notable guests, such as Top Chef’s Gail Simmons, political analyst Van Jones, Rabbi David Wolpe, and actress Patricia Heaton. A true entertainment multihyphenate, Jonah has acted in prestige projects from Hollywood (like the Oscar-nominated Being the Ricardos) to Broadway (in the smash hit Wicked).

He has written for a number of TV comedies, and is currently producing his first...

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Ellie Bressman Davis

Ellie received her B.A. from Harvard University, with a concentration in social studies, and her M.A. in education from Columbia University's Teachers College. She has spent her professional career working in the sphere of public education and currently works on a national level as an education consultant. Ellie sits on the board of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), where she co-chairs the Community & Jewish Life Committee. At UJA-Federation of New York, Ellie is a member of the Young Leaders Executive Committee and an alumna of the Shapiro Family Fellowship. Ellie also sits on the board of JDC, where she serves on their 2035 Global Planning Committee, and is an alum of the JDC...

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