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American actor Ben Platt says Jewish identity 'not defined' by Israel

Platt made the comments in support of another Jewish actor, Hannah Einbinder, who has drawn criticism after condemning the Israeli government in a recent awards speech.

Actor Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is 'not defined' by Israel, showing a gap between him and his influential family

(JTA) — In his first major public comments about Israel since early in the Gaza war, the Jewish actor Ben Platt said his Jewish identity is not defined by Israel. Platt also voiced support for another Jewish actor, Hannah Einbinder, who has drawn criticism after condemning the Israeli government in a recent awards speech. “As a queer Jew, whose personal connection to Judaism is cultural, emotional, and interpersonal, and is not defined for me by…

Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is 'not defined' by Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

In his first major public comments about Israel since early in the Gaza war, the Jewish actor Ben Platt said his Jewish identity is not defined by Israel. Platt also voiced support for another Jewish actor, Hannah Einbinder, who has drawn criticism after condemning the Israeli government in a recent awards speech. “As a queer Jew, whose personal connection to Judaism is cultural, emotional, and interpersonal, and is not defined for me by the sta…

Ben Platt Voiced His Support For Palestine And Said He Feels "Alienated" From His Community

"[My] personal connection to Judaism is cultural, emotional, and interpersonal and is not defined for me by the state of Israel."View Entire Post ›

Ben Platt Admits to Feeling ‘Alienated’ From Jewish Community, Voices Support for Palestinian Rights | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Ben Platt is making rare comments about the Israel-Palestine conflict and sharing how he feels “alienated” by the Jewish community. Ben‘s family has made headlines recently for being pro-Israel. If you didn’t know, his father Marc Platt is the producer of the new Snow White movie and reports claimed that he attempted to silence star Rachel Zegler from making pro-Palestine statements. Ben‘s brother Jonah Platt, who hosts the “Being Jewish” podcas…

Backing fellow Jewish entertainer Hannah Einbinder, Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is ‘not defined’ by Israel

In his first major public comments about Israel since early in the Gaza war, the Jewish actor Ben Platt said his Jewish identity is not defined by Israel. Platt also voiced support for another Jewish actor, Hannah Einbinder, who has drawn criticism after condemning the Israeli government in a recent awards speech. “As a queer Jew, whose personal connection to Judaism is cultural, emotional, and interpersonal, and is not defined for me by the sta…