Margarita welcomes Ariel Stein, creator of @ariel.loves and @JewishFamilyMagic to the podcast. With a background in Jewish education, Ariel runs two accounts dedicated to helping families make Jewish living fun and accessible. In this episode, Ariel talks about how she started her accounts, how she's navigating difficult conversations about war with her children, and how she's thinking about college for her kids in light of the antisemitism on campuses. She leaves us with a powerful message on the importance of Jewish joy!

Follow Ariel on Instagram @ariel.loves and @Jewishfamilymagic . Check out Ariel's Jewish holiday guidebooks at JewishFamilyMagic.com !

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

03:02 Who is Ariel Stein & what is Jewish Family Magic?

07:21 On Ariel's partnerships with major brands like West Elm, Dyson, etc.

11:10 How does Ariel feel about the antisemitism on campus as a mother?

13:48 Is Hillel doing enough to protect students on campus?

23:30 How has Ariel navigated difficult conversations with her kids re: war?

31:40 Positive feedback from followers that Ariel has received

35:08 On Jewish events & the Israel Parade

37:30 On the Nova Exhibit & the importance of Jewish joy

39:48 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination (plus, Ariel talks about her influencer trip to the Bahamas)