Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt Live | Philadelphia Premiere with Lani Anpo and Sarah Podemski
6 pm Doors and Cash Bar | 7 pm Program Start
General Admission $40 | Members $35
VIP $60 | Limited Availability, Includes Post-Event Meet and Greet
Live at The Weitzman
Fresh from the runaway success of his hit podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt—now the #1 Jewish podcast in America—Jonah Platt brings his signature wit, warmth, and curiosity to The Weitzman for his very first live show in Philadelphia! For one unforgettable evening, Jonah will take the stage with special guests for a lively, heartfelt, and hilarious exploration of Jewish identity, culture, and creativity. Guests will be revealed in the weeks ahead, but this one-night-only event is sure to sell out—secure your tickets now and be part of Jonah’s Philadelphia debut!
More About Jonah Platt
From an early age, Judaism, entertainment, and the arts have been the cornerstones of Jonah Platt’s life. Raised in Los Angeles by award-winning producer Marc Platt and Jewish philanthropist Julie Platt, Jonah grew up with a deep sense of Jewish identity, creativity, and advocacy. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he launched a multifaceted career as a Broadway actor, television writer, singer, musician, producer, director, lyricist, composer, improv performer, and podcaster.
Jonah is best known for his standout performances as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, Woof in Hair at the Hollywood Bowl alongside Kristen Bell, Horst in Neil Patrick Harris’ Coupled, and for his role in the Oscar-nominated Being the Ricardos. He is currently producing and co-starring in his first feature film, The Mensch, and co-writing a musical adaptation of Lois Lowry’s beloved novel The Giver.
In 2023, following the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians, Jonah became a passionate advocate for reshaping conversations around Jewish identity. His outspokenness led to the creation of his most meaningful project yet: Being Jewish with Jonah Platt. Jonah now speaks internationally, performing, writing, and creating with an eye toward building understanding and pride in Jewish life. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, professional dancer and MS advocate Courtney Platt, and their three children.
More About Lani Anpo
Lani is a multi-tribal Native American; a member of the MHA nation and the Sicangu Lakota nation. Lani is a diaspora Jew whose family found refuge in America after fleeing the Russian pogroms in 1905. They are the result of colonial violence and Indigenous resilience of two ancient peoples from opposite sides of the earth whose destinies collided here on Turtle Island (America). Lani’s focus is on fighting back against the anti-indigenous and anti-semitic propaganda seeping its way into every facet of our social and political discourse. Through compelling educational content and community engagement Lani aims to bridge cultural gaps, legitimize Jewish indigeneity, and garner widespread recognition of modern-day Israel as a successful decolonization effort.
More About Sarah Podemski
Sarah Podemski is an Anishinaabe/Ashkenazi multidisciplinary artist from Toronto. From her first role in the German TV series ‘Blue Hawk’ at the age of 11, to her award winning performance in the TIFF selection ‘Mekko’ (directed by Sterlin Harjo), Sarah has been passionate about recreating the Indigenous narrative that has been misrepresented since the beginning of cinema. Sarah has won an Independent Spirit Award for her work on the Emmy award nominated series ‘Reservation Dogs’ created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi and her other credits include CBC’s ‘The Coroner’, Syfy’s ‘Resident Alien’ and the upcoming feature film, ‘Floaters’. Most recently Sarah has ventured behind the camera, Writing, Producing and Directing, ‘Six Miles From the Grand’, a short Docu-Series hosted by her and her husband James Gadon. With more projects in development, Sarah is excited to use her thirty years of experience in the industry to continue creating content that elevates Indigenous and Jewish voices.
More About Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
Launched in 2023, Being Jewish with Jonah Platt is the hit weekly podcast that illuminates the vast, beautiful, and often unexplored tapestry of Jewish identity through deeply honest conversations with notable Jews and non-Jewish allies alike. Combining humor, curiosity, and heart, Jonah has hosted an extraordinary lineup of guests—including Congressman Ritchie Torres, Sheryl Sandberg, Patricia Heaton, Josh Gad, Marlee Matlin, and Van Jones.
With its blend of education, entertainment, and personal storytelling, Being Jewish has become a leading voice in contemporary Jewish culture, inspiring listeners to embrace their identities and live as their proudest, most authentic selves.
