How Noa Tishby is Fighting the Global Antisemitism Crisis, Inspiring New Jewish Advocates

Jonah sits down with Israeli powerhouse Noa Tishby (@noatishby)— author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, producer of HBO’s In Treatment, and one of the most influential voices in modern Jewish advocacy. From the get-go, they explore a hard truth: Ending antisemitism is not a tangible goal to achieve, but a context in which we live. Together, Jonah and Noa dive deep into: 🇮🇱 Noa’s unique journey from Israeli stardom to Hollywood success 🕍 The key differences between Israeli and American Jewish identity 📕Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, the book she co-wrote with NFL star Emmanuel Acho 🔥 Noa’s take on the Iran threat, Gaza war, and what's happening in Judea & Samaria 📺 Behind-the-scenes on how she brought Peabody-winning series In Treatment to HBO 📸 The story behind her viral celebrity Hanukkah videos with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mila Kunis, Gal Gadot, Tiffany Haddish, Van Jones, and Cindy Crawford 🎓Anti-Jew bigotry, Nova survivors, and having an impact on college campuses 📺 Plus: Noa’s must-watch TV picks, personal stories, laughs, and more This is a no holds barred, no B.S. conversation – the Jewish advocacy crossover episode you’ve been waiting for! 👉 Subscribe, like, comment, and share! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow Jonah: @JonahPlatt | Follow Noa: @NoaTishby 00:00 Introduction and Episode Dedication 00:46 Introducing Noa Tishby: A Powerhouse in Jewish Advocacy 01:43 The Role of Israel's Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism 03:13 Challenges and Achievements in the Fight Against Antisemitism 08:19 The Importance of Jewish Pride and Advocacy 14:23 Personal Stories and Impactful Moments 17:03 Noa Tishby's Book and Family Legacy 25:07 Differences Between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish Life 28:20 A Jewish Holiday in Hollywood 29:25 The Quest for Jewish Identity 30:38 American Jews vs. Israelis 31:52 The Israeli-American Experience 33:14 From Israeli Stardom to American Challenges 35:44 Breaking into Hollywood as a Producer 39:31 The Impact of Israeli TV Formats in the US 41:00 The Role of Jews in Hollywood 47:58 Current Events: Israel and Iran 51:16 Future Plans and Final Thoughts MENTIONED IN EPISODE Israel: A Simple Guide To Understanding The Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby https://a.co/d/6BXLUop Uncomfortable Conversations With A Jew by Noa Tishby & Emmanuel Acho https://a.co/d/77dcfSf Noa’s 8 nights of Hannukah series (Starting with Gwenyth Paltrow): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWs7guaJPoQ Noa Tishby’s “Which River, Which Sea?” Video https://www.instagram.com/share/BBwB8XgNTf?fhid=QkJ3QjhYZ… Host & Production Team Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editors: Patrick Edwards & Nathan Wheatley); Consulting Producer: Bethany Mandel; Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Creative Associate: Rachel Stern; Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Graphic Designer Noah Bell; Interns: Sasha Nelson & Emma Webb #noatishby #jonahplatt #beingjewish #jewishrepresentation #jewishidentity #antisemitism #israel #iran #kibbutz #gaza #netanyahu #activism