In an interview with Srugim, held during the launch of El Al Travel, Noa Kirel said religion plays a major role in her life and in her relationship with her partner, Daniel. She said he has recently become even more observant and described the pair as deeply religious: "We are very, very believing." Kirel added, "I am also close to religion, Daniel is very close to religion, and he puts on tefillin every day."
Kirel said that even when they are outside Israel, they try to keep the customs that matter to them. "If we are there on Friday, we always make kiddush and bless the bread," she said. She stressed that faith is a meaningful part of their relationship and said, "We are both very, very believing. He has gotten into it even more strongly recently, and it is nice to see that."
Asked what she thinks is behind Daniel's growing observance, Kirel linked it in part to his living and working in London for much of the time. "I think also because of the physical distance from Israel," she explained. "He does want to feel close, and religion brings closeness." She said being away from home and familiar surroundings can deepen the connection to tradition and practices, while faith provides a sense of belonging and connection even far from Israel.
Kirel also said their faith shapes their everyday outlook. "Always with good energy and believing that everything is for the best," she said. "And it is nice to really have that faith."
