RHONY star Rebecca Minkoff defends being both Jewish and a Scientologist and says critics of the religion 'have the wrong information'

RHONY star Rebecca Minkoff defends being both Jewish and a Scientologist and says critics of the religion 'have the wrong information' Minkoff is part of one of Scientology's most powerful families The fashion designer is also Jewish despite growing up in Scientology READ MORE: RHONY fans baffled by Rebecca Minkoff's 'weird' story By J. PETERSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:12 EST, 7 November 2024 | Updated: 20:16 EST, 7 November 2024 e-mail View comments Real Housewives of New York star Rebecca Minkoff has finally opened up about being a Scientologist .

While the fashion designer, 43, has tried to avoid the topic on RHONY thus far, she ended up discussing her faith with co-star Erin Lichy in a preview for next week's episode. In addition to being a Scientologist, Minkoff is also Jewish, which confused Lichy, who is Jewish too. 'How does it work for you, because I know we always talk about being Jewish, but how does it work being Jewish and a Scientologist?' Lichy asked.

Minkoff responded, 'Being Jewish is my religion, obviously. And the other one is really an applied philosophy that, like, when it gets rough, that's where I can get tools to help me.' Real Housewives of New York star Rebecca Minkoff has finally opened up about being a Scientologist on the hit Bravo series She explained that Scientology has helped her with 'communication' as well as 'the stress of life, dealing with kids, business'.

Minkoff went on to describe the religion 'spiritual', before blasting criti.