Last Updated on February 26, 2024
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Benjamin Aaron Shapiro, better known as Ben Shapiro, is a renowned columnist, conservative political commentator, and author. Shapiro writes columns for multiple prestigious publications, including ‘Creators Syndicate,’ ‘Ami Magazine,’ and ‘Newsweek.’
Shapiro is also an editor as well as podcast and radio host. He is the editor emeritus for The Daily Wire, which he co-founded. He also became the editor-at-large of Breitbart News in 2012 and worked with the outlet until his resignation in 2016. As a podcaster, Shapiro is best known for hosting the daily political podcast and live radio show – The Ben Shapiro Show.
The renowned political commentator has also authored at least 15 books. He published his first book, “Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth,” in 2004. His most recent book, titled “The Authoritarian Moment: How the Left Weaponized America’s Institutions Against Dissent” was published in 2021.
Now, they say that ‘behind every successful man is a woman,’ and Ben Shapiro’s story is no different. Here’s a look at the woman behind the man.
Who Is Ben Shapiro’s Wife?
Ben Shapiro is married to a woman named Mor Toledano, an Israeli-American medical doctor and entrepreneur.
Toledano is of Moroccan descent. For comparison, Ben is of Ashkenazi-Jewish, Lithuanian-Jewish, and Russian-Jewish ancestry. So, Ben Shapiro’s family could easily be described as a cultural melting point.
Mor Toledano’s Early Life and Education Background
Mor Toledano was born in 1988 in Herzliya, Israel. That makes her around 34 – 35 years and consequently younger than her husband who was born on January 15, 1984.
Not much is known concerning Toledano’s parents. She’s yet to disclose whether she has any siblings either.
Besides, there’s little information on Mor Toledano’s early education. However, after presumably completing her high school education or its equivalence, Toledano proceeded to Sha’arei Mishpat College in Israel. She then moved to the United States, where she attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Toledano eventually graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience & Medicine.
Mor Toledano’s Professional Career
Toledano is a practicing doctor. Her husband, who is also a UCLA as well as a Harvard Law School alumnus, is a lawyer and political scientist.
Now, many celebrity wives have been known to give up on their careers in support of their husbands’. However, Mor has opted to support her husband’s endeavors while also discharging her professional roles as a medical doctor. She’s determined to impact lives through her medical profession while also being a dedicated wife and caring mother.
As a medical doctor, Mor Toledano has served in various prestigious institutions. She worked at the University of California’s Department of Family Medicine and at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital located in Fontana, California.
When Did Mor Toledano Marry Ben Shapiro?
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Mor Toledano was introduced to Ben Shapiro by Ben’s younger sister Abigail. She was in her late teens while Ben was in his early twenties.
The couple dated for several months and in 2007, they decided to take their relationship a notch higher by getting engaged. They eventually tied the knot the following year at a Jewish ceremony in Acre, Israel.
The ceremony featured different aspects of the Jewish tradition and an emotional good wishes poem penned by Ben’s dad.
How Has The Marriage Been?
Ben Shapiro is quite secretive about his marital life. However, the little he has revealed to the media points to nothing but pure bliss.
In a 2018 Newsweek column, Shapiro hinted at the length his wife could go to support his career. Apparently, Toledano agreed to relocate from UCLA to a college in New York when Ben considered accepting a job offer in the city. Ben would later reciprocate this thoughtful gesture when Mor applied for a medical school out of state.
The mutual understanding between Ben and his wife Mor is perfectly exemplified in the couple’s willingness to sacrifice their ambitions for each other’s success. Ben himself has since acknowledged that what they share is a lot more than chemistry, and challenged anyone seeking to walk down the aisle to choose a partner wisely. He said “Over time, passionate love shifts into companionate love – you’d better pick the right partner for your life journey, someone who wants the same life that you want.”
Mor Toledano Kids
Mor Toledano has two daughters and two sons, all with her husband Ben Shapiro. The couple welcomed their firstborn, Leeya Eliana Shapiro, in 2014.
Leeya’s name was confirmed through an emotional open letter by her father. She suffered a congenital heart defect known as Astral Septal Defect and had to undergo a corrective open-heart surgery. However, she has since recovered and is living a happy life with her parents and siblings.
The identity of Toledano’s other children is largely unknown. What we know is that the couple had their second born, a son, in 2016. Their third child, a daughter, was born in March 2020.
Other Fun Facts About Mor Toledano
Mor Toledano is strikingly beautiful. So much so that many have wondered why she did not pursue a modeling career. Her gorgeous looks and infectious smile are enough to make her the center of attention wherever she goes. She also sports dark-brown hair and hazel eye color, features that have always been regarded as a holy grail in the modeling industry.
Toledano prefers to keep a low profile. That’s quite unlike her husband, who’s known for his highly controversial views.