The UK is NOT OK! Zoe Buckman on Jew-Hate From The Left & Turning Grief Into Art

Museum-represented Artist, Feminist Advocate and Proud Jewish Mama Zoe Buckman joins Jonah in a frank conversation about anti-Jew bigotry on the left, both in the United States and the UK, where Buckman was raised. They discuss the progressive movements Buckman was once part of and how they’ve abandoned her since October 7th, while also looking at how the art world has changed for Jewish and Israeli creators. They also dig into the process behind Zoe’s unique artistic style and how she’s channeled grief, both personal and global, to create vibrant museum quality pieces. Additionally, she and Jonah discuss ways that Jewish individuals can deal with relationships that have been frayed since October 7th, while providing ideas on how to further unity within the community at large. Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring conversation on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt! Mentioned in Episode Zoe’s Vogue Tribute to Her Mother https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/zoe-bu… History of Blood Libel & Jews https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/blood-libel Wicked Movie Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQCnAT7qSOA What is the Availability Heuristic? https://www.simplypsychology.org/availability-heuristic.html Tel Aviv Institute https://www.tlvi.org/ Hen Mazzig https://www.instagram.com/henmazzig/ Leonard Cohen’s Quote About Judaism https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=419970805845520 Zoe Buckman - “Tended” Exhibit https://wwd.com/eye/people/zoe-buckman-tended-lyles-and-k… Zoe Buckman’s Piece - “Songs Leaked From My Bedroom Walls” https://whitney.org/collection/works/68232 Zoe Buckman Uses Her Placenta To Create Art https://www.artsy.net/article/editorial-zoe-buckmans-plas… Hamas Uses Sexual Violence As Means of Attack https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67629181 Zoe Buckman’s Instagram Post About Anti-Jewish Hate in the Art World (August 11th) https://www.instagram.com/p/C-iA4uQuFa3/?utm_source=ig_we… Van Jones Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR0qUIUGAKM&t=333s Art Basel Miami https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach?lang=en The Perez Art Museum Miami https://www.pamm.org/en/ Stay Connected Subscribe to the podcast: https://beingjewishwithjonahplatt.transistor.fm/subscribe Follow Jonah on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jonahplatt/ Follow the Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingjewishpodcast/ Join the conversation on Twitter: https://x.com/JonahPlatt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beingjewish Threads: www.threads.net/@jonahplatt All things Jonah: www.JonahPlatt.com Connect with Zoe https://www.instagram.com/zoebuckman/ Host & Production Team Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards); Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Designer Noah Bell Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, and Consulting Producers: Shield Communications (Ariella Noveck & Bethany Mandel). Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of Being Jewish! 00:00 Understanding False Validity 00:35 The Harmful Conflation of Jewish Identity and Politics 01:15 Addressing Bigotry and Misconceptions 04:30 The Psychological Toll of Anti-Semitism 05:41 Embracing Jewish Identity 08:31 Introduction to the Guest: Zoe Buckman 10:00 Zoe Buckman's Early Life in Hackney 12:33 Experiencing Anti-Semitism in the UK 20:52 Personal Loss and Rebirth 31:06 Tattoo Ideas and Jewish Traditions 32:37 Impact of Jewish Rituals 34:48 Parenting and Jewish Identity 36:30 Grieving and Moving On 40:06 Artistic Journey and Achievements 45:48 Challenges and Resilience in the Art World 55:12 Future Plans and Lightning Round 57:44 Listener Questions and Closing Remarks #zoebuckman #beingjewishpodcast #jonahplatt #beingjewish #jewishpodcast #jewishart #jewishculture #ukpolitics #podcast #youtubepodcast