Stylist Leon Schneidrowsky Reveals Sister Converted to Islam and Lives in Tayibe

Stylist and network star Leon Schneidrowsky shared a lesser-known family story in a recent interview with Guy Pines. He revealed that his sister married an Arab man nearly 30 years ago, converted to Islam, and moved to Tayibe at the age of 17.

Schneidrowsky explained that conversion to Islam in this context is not a formal process like Jewish conversion, but rather a consequence of marrying a Muslim man. He expressed pride and love for his sister and her family, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between Arabs who respect and oppose terrorism and those who support it. "You cannot generalize the entire Arab population in Israel," he stated.

He also shared that his sister and her children experienced significant hardship, both online and offline, following the October 7th attacks. Schneidrowsky recounted an incident where his niece called him crying from a playground near Kochav Yair after Arab children were reportedly asked to leave the area.

Schneidrowsky reflected on his upbringing, noting that his family, who immigrated from Russia, was not raised with hatred or fear of Arabs. He recalled visiting his sister in Tayibe from a young age, attending weddings with celebratory gunfire, which he described as a normal part of his life and upbringing.