First Trans Face of CoverGirl, Madison Werner Fights for Inclusion - Jews, LGBTQ & Everyone Else!

This week on Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: 30 Minute Mensches - 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. Madison tells Jonah Platt 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. 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. 00:00 - Introduction to Madison Werner 01:04 - Jewish and Trans Parallels 03:55 - Post-Oct 7th Hostility 05:07 - Progressive Spaces & Trauma 07:47 - The Horseshoe Theory of Hate 12:48 - Israel's Right to Defend 15:40 - Advocacy as a CoverGirl 18:04 - Double-Targeted Hate 21:01 - Being Authentically You #JewishTransWoman #MadisonWerner #BeingJewish #JonahPlatt #30MinuteMensches #TransAdvocacy #JewishAdvocacy #LGBTQ #Antisemitism #Israel #Zionism #CovergirlModel