Stuart Weitzman

On Jewish Philanthropy & Building His Legendary Shoe Brand

He’s a mogul, he’s a “macher” and most importantly … a mensch. Fashion designer and Jewish philanthropist Stuart Weitzman will steal your heart as he joins Jonah to discuss the two things most dear to his heart: Shoes and Jews. Beginning with an insightful conversation around career lessons and principles, Weitzman shares paramount advice on what it takes to be successful in nearly any industry or pursuit. Additionally, he shares his deep and unbreakable connection to Israel and the Jewish community worldwide. “When it comes to Israel, I laugh for them and I cry for them,” Weitzman says. “And I feel bad for anyone who doesn’t feel the same.” From participating in the Maccabiah games to speaking out against antisemitism on college campuses and building a Jewish museum in Spain, Weitzman’s connections and commitment to the Jewish cause is undeniable, and an inspiration to all. Kick off your shoes, grab a seat and check out this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt.

• Mentioned in this Episode

  “The Origins of The Inquisition in Fifteenth Century Spain” by B. Netenyahu: https://a.co/d/fe4IejP

  The Hamas Charter/Covenant: https://avalon.law.yale.edu/21st_century/hamas.asp

  
  Soon-to-Open Hispanic Jewish Museum in Madrid (March 2026): https://www.fundacionhispanojudia.org/en/museo-hispanojud%C3%ADo

  
  Penn Lecturer Behind Grotesque Antisemitic Cartoons: https://freebeacon.com/campus/penn-lecturer-is-behind-grotesque-anti-semitic-cartoons/

  Controversy Behind Palestine Writes Festival At UPenn: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-759079

  Stuart’s Cinderella Slippers: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stuart-weitzman-creates-glass-slipper-for-broadway-debut-of-rodgers--hammersteins-cinderella-and-launches-clearly-timeless-capsule-collection-190653331.html

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