We’re kicking off 2025 with a very special, first-ever LIVE episode of Being Jewish! Filmed in front of a studio audience at the iconic CBS Television City, Jonah sits down with Tony nominee Josh Gad, TV/film star Ginnifer Goodwin and Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin in a must-see, brilliantly honest conversation on a wide array of Jewish and personal topics. From their very different Jewish upbringings, to interfaith marriages, to fighting anti-Jew bigotry, to the silence of Hollywood post October-7th, these Hollywood stars open up about their real lives and Jewish journeys like never before. There are lots of laughs, some tears, a few major revelations, and many deep insights into the Jewish experience we all can relate to. Don’t miss this supersized showbiz episode of Being Jewish that’s sure to leave you feeling energized and inspired!
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Mentioned in Episode
Jewish Federation LA
https://www.jewishla.org/
CBS Television City
https://televisioncityla.com/
Marlee’s upcoming PBS documentary
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/marlee-matlin-biodoc-production-pbs-1236121186/
What is Kol Nidrei?
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/kol-nidrei/
Gutenberg! The Musical
https://gutenbergbway.com/
Josh Gad’s Instagram Post After October 7th
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyGXANSsn_p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Marlee Matlin’s Instagram Post After October 7th
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyHqXt4RuUZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Ginnifer Goodwin’s First Post After 10/7
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzB2UMZLmr-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Bret Stephens on Becoming 10 Percent More Jewish
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1249410389700537
Ginnifer Goodwin’s Speech at Temple Israel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTnzzJaVGhQ&t=751s
Congregation Bene Shalom (Deaf & Hearing Congregation)
https://www.beneshalom.com/
Deaf Presence in the IDF
https://specialinuniform.com/the-deaf-project/
Josh Gad plays Tevye in High School
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=720192801462612&id=103049473176951&set=a.151470975001467
Josh Gad’s Post on Antisemitism
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyw_5KDNNat/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
The Shoah Foundation
https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/holocaust/uscshoah.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X0FqY0GY6wKAPljCggFP3JS4kmQJTo7cmno0mrSQlbcFY4I9cX5szRoC6VwQAvD_BwE
Marlee’s Hannukah post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0kmz8np5Fh/
Ginnifer Goodwin Speaks on Behalf of 4-Year-Old Israeli Hostage
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz6klS5J21x/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Josh Gad’s Comic “The Writer”
https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3012-056/The-Writer-1
Ginnifer Goodwin Bat Mitzvah Pic
https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TNQOlv6d4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Rabbi Sharon Brous
https://ikar.org/team/sharon-brous/
‘In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some’ Book
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/In-Gad-We-Trust/Josh-Gad/9781668050521