Lizzy Savetsky Explained

Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Savetsky (nee Blum) is an American social media influencer and activist known for her work to de-stigmatize pregnancy loss and empower Jewish people to be proud of their identity and religion.

Early life and education

Savetsky grew up in Forth Worth, Texas. She sang country music, participated in the Miss Teen Texas pageant, and was a cheerleader. She first visited Israel at age 18 on a Birthright Israel trip. She earned her undergraduate degree from New York University and her master's degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania.[1]

Career

In 2013, Savetsky began her Instagram account focusing on accessories, calling herself “excessoriesexpert".[2] She became the social media director for Seventh House Public Relations and the host of an IGTV series for Jewish matchmaking called “Bashert By Lizzy”.[3]

After she was announced as a cast member on Bravo's Real Housewives of New York, Savetsky said she received a "torrent of antisemitic attacks", and she withdrew from the cast.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] Lizzy Savetsky exited the reboot of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) in November 2022, citing a surge of antisemitic attacks following the announcement of her casting. As an Orthodox Jewish woman, Savetsky expressed that her intention in joining the show was to represent her community and share her experiences. However, she shared on Instagram that the volume and nature of the antisemitic attacks led her to conclude that continuing on the show was not in the best interest of her and her family.

Bravo confirmed her departure, describing it as a mutual decision after thoughtful discussions.[13] Executive producer Andy Cohen told People "I can confirm that she is leaving, unfortunately." He also told People and Kveller that he had also been subjected to antisemitic trolling on the internet.[14]

Activism

Savetsky co-founded a social media movement, “Real Love, Real Loss”, to de-stigmatize pregnancy loss. She promoted positive messages about Judaism and Israel[15], to about 360,000 Instagram followers. Savetsky told Forbes that boycotting Israel negatively impacts the lives of Palestinians by causing them to lose jobs. After the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Savetsky walked through New York City in "symbolic, blood-stained clothing" to raise awareness of hostages taken by Hamas from Israel.[16] Savetsky wore a corset styled after the Israeli flag to a charity gala, noting that the same corset was previously worn by an Arab Israeli winner of the Miss Israel pageant, Rana Raslan.[17]

Personal life

Savetsky is married to plastic surgeon, Ira Savetsky, and they have three children. Her husband's pro bono work treating victims of the October 7 attacks led to his receiving death threats.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-08-23 . 'RHONY's Newest Cast Member Lizzy Savetsky Is A Former Beauty Queen . 2024-11-24 . Women's Health . en-US.
  2. Web site: Mark . Lois Alter . Seeing Israel Through The Lens Of A Top Instagrammer . 2024-11-24 . Forbes . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-11-17 . ‘RHONY’ newcomer Lizzy Savetsky says she’s exiting show after ‘antisemitic attacks’ . 2024-11-24 . TODAY.com . en.
  4. Web site: Quinn . Dave . Huamani . Kaitlyn . 2023-07-17 . RHONY's Erin Lichy Slams 'Despicable' Antisemitic Attacks That Led to Lizzy Savetsky's Exit from Show (Exclusive) . 2024-11-24 . People.com.
  5. Web site: Aurthur . Kate . 2022-11-17 . Lizzy Savetsky Quits Bravo’s Rebooted ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ After a ’Torrent of Antisemitic Attacks’ . 2024-11-24 . Variety.
  6. Web site: Romano . Nick . 2022-11-17 . 'RHONY' loses new cast member due to alleged 'anti-Semitic attacks' . 2024-11-24 . EW.com.
  7. Web site: The Times of Israel . 2024-12-04 . www.timesofisrael.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Entertainment Weekly: Entertainment News for Pop Culture Fans . 2024-12-04 . EW.com . en.
  9. Web site: The Independent Latest news and features from US, UK and worldwide . 2024-12-04 . The Independent . en.
  10. Web site: Entertainment Tonight . 2024-12-04 . Entertainment Tonight . en-US.
  11. Web site: Monsters and Critics . 2024-12-04 . Monsters and Critics . en-US.
  12. Web site: Staff . Kveller . Kveller . 2024-12-04 . Kveller . en.
  13. Web site: Andy Cohen Addresses 'Alarming' Antisemitism in U.S. amid Lizzy Savetsky's Sudden Exit from RHONY Reboot . 2024-12-04 . People.com . en.
  14. Web site: Zaltzman . Lior . 2022-11-21 . Andy Cohen Speaks Out Against Antisemitism Following Lizzy Savetsky's RHONY Departure – Kveller . 2024-11-24 . Kveller.
  15. Web site: Lobell . Kylie Ora . 2024-03-19 . Jewish Influencer Lizzy Savetsky Wears Iconic Star of David Outfit . 2024-11-24 . Jewish Journal.
  16. News: Zohar . Nathalie . 2024-11-01 . Losing followers and friends, but still fighting: The influencers standing strong for Israel . 2024-11-24 . Ynetnews . en.
  17. Web site: Horn . Jordana . Berman . Lazar . Sharon . Jeremy . 2024-03-21 . Modern-day ‘Queen Esther’ Lizzy Savetsky gets real about her Israel activism . 2024-11-24 . The Times of Israel.
  18. Web site: 2024-09-15 . NYC doctor aiding Oct. 7 victims hit with death threats over Israel support . 2024-11-24 . The Jerusalem Post JPost.com . en.

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