Episode 19: Redefining Zionism & Canada's Anti-Israel Problem with Liberal MP Anthony Housefather

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

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Last year, Canadian Liberal Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather, a loud and proud Jewish political leader for many years, passionately denounced a virulently anti-Israel House resolution and even voted against his own party on it. His defiant and eloquent oration was the “speech heard ‘round the Jewish world,” inspiring others to take similar stands in their own communities. Today, Housefather joins Jonah to discuss the shocking challenges that face the Canadian Jewish community, while offering expert insights and genuine hope on how to move forward towards a safer, more stable future. Together, they discuss the importance of holding political parties accountable, pushing for change from within, and always being proud of who you are. They also chat about the truth behind Trudeau’s ouster, Montreal’s rich Jewish history, and bagels! Tune in for this eye-opening and enlightening conversation you won’t hear anywhere else than on BEING JEWISH WITH JONAH PLATT.

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Mentioned in Episode

• Episode 3 of “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt”
• Boundless Israel Survey: Zionism in Focus
• Episode 8 of “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt”
• Etymology of Anti-Jewish Slurs
• Israeli Independence
• Publicly Traded Israeli Companies
• Episode 12 of “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt” Guest Patricia Heaton
• Jeopardy (Season 34, Episode 121)
• Ritchie Torres on “Being Jewish with Jonah Platt”
• Anthony Housefather Campaign Sign Vandalized with Nazi Sign
• Trudeau Announces Plans To Resign
• Who is Canadian Parliament Member Marco Mendicino?
• Anthony Housefather’s Speech on Jewish Hate in Canada
• Who is Canadian Parliament Member Ben Carr?
• Which Candidates Might Replace Justin Trudeau?
• Canadian Parliament Member Michael Levitt
• Schwartz’s Deli Montreal
• The ADL Global 100: Index of Antisemitism
• Maccabi Sports USA
• Cote St. Luc Bagel
• Fairmount Bagel Montreal
• Dizz’s Bagels - Montreal
• St. Viateur Bagel Shop - Montreal