Episode 10: The Politicization of Jewish Identity & Artist Zoe Buckman

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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
• History of Blood Libel & Jews
• Wicked Movie Trailer
• What is the Availability Heuristic?
• Tel Aviv Institute
• Hen Mazzig
• Leonard Cohen’s Quote About Judaism
• Zoe Buckman - “Tended” Exhibit
• Zoe Buckman’s Piece - “Songs Leaked From My Bedroom Walls”
• Zoe Buckman Uses Her Placenta To Create Art
• Hamas Uses Sexual Violence As Means of Attack
• Zoe Buckman’s Instagram Post About Anti-Jewish Hate in the Art World (August 11th)
• Van Jones Episode
• Art Basel Miami
• The Perez Art Museum Miami

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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).

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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