Supermodel Cindy Crawford STANDS UP Against Antisemitism | A Jewish Ally You Didn't Know You Needed!

Supermodel Cindy Crawford joins Jonah Platt to discuss her role as a Jewish ally, fighting antisemitism, raising interfaith children, and her passion for preserving Jewish culture and history. From her upbringing in the Midwest to her 30-year marriage to Rande Gerber, Cindy shares her journey of embracing Jewish traditions, hosting Passover Seders, and raising her children in an interfaith household. Cindy Crawford shares personal stories about building a home rooted in Jewish and Protestant tradition, raising her children with an appreciation for Jewish rituals, and why speaking out against antisemitism now feels both urgent and unavoidable. She reflects on her experience working with Holocaust survivors through the Borrowed Spotlight Project, her role in preserving the cultural legacy of Nate and Al’s, and her decision to use her platform for Jewish advocacy (New Year New Voices). Jonah and Cindy also discuss the trajectory of her career, the shifting landscape of beauty standards, and what the future might look like for her. Subscribe for more deep dives into Jewish identity, culture, and advocacy on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt! Follow Cindy Crawford on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cindycrawford 00:00 - Cindy Crawford on Fighting Antisemitism and Becoming a Powerful Jewish Ally 05:01 - Midwest Upbringing and New York Beginnings 10:45 - Raising Children in an Interfaith Household 15:20 - Celebrating Jewish Traditions and Holidays 21:34 - Why Cindy Crawford Saved Nate ‘n Al’s Deli 26:45 - Advocacy for Holocaust Survivors 30:12 - Confronting Holocaust Denial and Education 39:20 - Defining "Jewish Adjacent" Identity 44:10 - Lessons from the Supermodel Era #CindyCrawford #JonahPlatt #BeingJewish #JewishAlly #Antisemitism #jonahplatt #jonahplattpodcast