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Jewish Beauty Queens Rally Against Antisemitism This Hanukkah

12/13/2025

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Miriam Mattova and Melanie Shiraz, Jewish beauty queens, are speaking out against antisemitism as Hanukkah approaches.
Mattova alleges she was ejected from an Uber in Toronto for being Jewish and faced severe online threats afterward.
Shiraz encountered backlash during the Miss Universe pageant.
Both women urge the Jewish community to stand proud and united, especially during the holiday season.

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Story summary

Miriam Mattova and Melanie Shiraz, Jewish beauty queens, are speaking out against antisemitism as Hanukkah approaches.
Mattova alleges she was ejected from an Uber in Toronto for being Jewish and faced severe online threats afterward.
Shiraz encountered backlash during the Miss Universe pageant.
Both women urge the Jewish community to stand proud and united, especially during the holiday season.