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How actor Jonah Platt bulletproofs himself against Jewish and Israel hatred

“The Quad” with guest Jonah Platt

The Quad
(Oct. 21, 2024 / JNS)

Too many actors today are afraid of showing their Jewish pride and supporting Israel, but actor Jonah Platt isn’t one of them.

The 37-year-old joins Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, the host of “The Quad” and deputy mayor of Jerusalem, for this exclusive interview from our studio in Jerusalem.

The Quad
The Quad The Quad
JNS TV show with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (deputy mayor of Jerusalem), Emily Schrader (activist and journalist), Ashira Solomon (African-American Jew and political moderator) and Vivian Bercovici (former Canadian ambassador to Israel).
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