Israeli Actor Itay Turgeman Embraces Religious Observance Despite Career Setbacks
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Actor Itay Turgeman, who is returning to religious observance, shared that a client canceled a campaign after learning he keeps the Sabbath. Turgeman expressed acceptance and joy over the setback, viewing it as divinely guided. He will soon appear on "The Winning Kitchen VIP."
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- Actor Itay Turgeman is returning to religious observance.
- He faced career setbacks due to his religious choices.
- Turgeman views these challenges positively as divinely guided.
- He previously experienced bankruptcy and restaurant closure.
- Turgeman will appear on "The Winning Kitchen VIP."
Israeli actor Itay Turgeman, a recipient of the 2002 Ophir Award and the 2020 Television Awards, revealed in 2021 that he is undergoing a process of religious return. In interviews, Turgeman has shared that he observes the Sabbath, studies Torah, and adheres to family purity laws. He recounted to "Israel Entertainment" that after making these significant life changes, some in the industry began to treat him differently. Turgeman shared an instance where a client canceled a campaign, which was a good fit for him, upon learning he observes the Sabbath, calling the situation "absurd."
Despite the potential financial loss, Turgeman reacted with positivity. "I was very happy. I told myself: Wow, if the Holy One, Blessed be He, takes this away from me, it's for the best in the world. I accepted it instantly and with great joy," he stated.
This period of religious observance follows a difficult time for Turgeman, who declared bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic. His restaurant in Tel Aviv also closed after he was unable to pay employees for several months.
Turgeman is set to appear in the upcoming season of the television show "The Winning Kitchen VIP" on Channel 12, accompanied by his brother-in-law, Eli Mazoze.
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