Being Trans & Jewish with CoverGirl model Madison Werner

Watch Being Jewish on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@beingjewishpodcast Subscribe to the Being Jewish Newsletter: bit.ly/beingjewishnewsletter For Sponsorships, please email: Jonah@JonahPlatt.com To contact us & all things BJJP: www.BeingJewishPodcast.com Follow Jonah on: Instagram - @JonahPlatt X - @JonahPlatt Follow Being Jewish on: Instagram - @BeingJewishPodcast TikTok - @BeingJewish Madison Werner has been a trailblazer in the transgender and Jewish communities, becoming the first transgender CoverGirl model in 2024 and using her platform to inspire hundreds of thousands worldwide. With pride, compassion and honesty, she shares her story of identity, faith, and belonging. In this episode of 30 Minute Mensches, Madison joins Jonah Platt to open up about navigating life as a Jewish and transgender woman - two powerful identities she refuses to separate. Since October 7th and the Israel/Hamas war, Madison has spoken out about the complexities many LGBTQ+ Jews face in balancing their support for Israel with acceptance in queer spaces. Through it all, she’s led with empathy, courage, and curiosity challenging brands, re-examining friendships, and deepening her connection to Jewish values. Madison also shares: Her experiences at Tel Aviv Pride What it was like sheltering in Israel during the Iranian rocket attacks Growing up in a Jewish day school What Jewish teachings say about gender and transgender identity This is a powerful, deeply human conversation about identity, resilience, and faith in today’s world. Listen to Madison Werner on 30 Minute Mensches with Jonah Platt - where modern Jewish voices share stories of courage, compassion, and community. Connect with Madison Follow Madison Werner on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/madisonwerner/?hl=en Host & Production Team Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew ‘MoJo' Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili & Sasha Nelson; Editor: Jacob Kindberg; Executive Assistant: Josie Rothschild; Graphic Designer: Noah Bell Mentioned in Episode B’Tselem Elohim: Jewish Concept That We’re All Born in God’s Image JQ International JQ International Honors Henry Platt Facebook Video Navigating Jewish-Queer Identity in the Wake of October 7th Insider Israel’s Vibrant LGBTQ Community Understanding LGBTQ Rights in Israel Understanding The Horseshoe Theory in Politics Follow Feminist on Instagram Madison Werner Becomes First Transgender Model To Represent Covergirl The Seven Genders in the Talmud The Road to the Iran-Israel War