Ariel Tidhar - Unapologetically Jewish

Margarita interviews Ariel Tidhar, an iconic American-Israeli Judaica designer based out of Brooklyn. The highly recognizable Ariel Tidhar brand is known for it's bright colors and fun Jewish motifs. In this episode, Margarita and Ariel discuss the brand, its evolution and being unapologetically Zionist. Shop Ariel Tidhar at arieltidhar.com and follow on Instagram @ArielTidhar Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:01 On Starting Ariel Tidhar 07:43 Ariel's Israeli-American upbringing and how it plays out post Oct 7 10:24 On cutting people for micro-aggressions toward Jewish people11:11 Jews should stop apologizing & Ariel's work to raise money for Israel 14:38 Do Jewish businesses have an obligation to openly support Israel? 19:10 On Zionism 20:09 How has the Ariel Tidhar brand evolved? 23:15 Words of encouragement for Jewish business owners25:09 Margarita does not own a Magen David 26:24 Paranoia over being openly Jewish & more on Zionism 31:53 What would you tell your younger self? 35:15 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination