Actor Itai Turgeman Claims Major Ad Campaign Canceled Over Shabbat Observance
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Actor Itai Turgeman revealed that a major advertising campaign was canceled because he observes the Sabbath. Turgeman, who has become more religiously observant, stated he believes the cancellation is for the best. He adheres to Shabbat, kashrut, and daily prayers, and finds fulfillment in acts of kindness, including providing food for families before Shabbat. He also recently celebrated his son's brit milah.
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- Actor Itai Turgeman stated a large advertising campaign was canceled due to his observance of Shabbat.
- Turgeman, who has become more religiously observant, believes the cancellation is for the best.
- He adheres strictly to Shabbat, kashrut, and daily tefillin prayers.
- Turgeman participates in a weekly initiative providing food for 26 families before Shabbat.
- He recently traveled to Uman to pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
Israeli actor Itai Turgeman, who has become more religiously observant in recent years, revealed in an interview with 'Israel Entertainment' that a significant advertising campaign was canceled because he observes the Jewish Sabbath. Turgeman, who is known to be close to Jewish tradition, stated that while he was initially happy about the campaign, he accepted its cancellation, believing it to be for the best. He adheres strictly to Shabbat observance, kashrut (dietary laws), and daily tefillin (phylacteries) prayers. Turgeman also shared that his return to religious observance has shaped his marriage and current life, with him and his wife observing Shabbat together and studying Torah. He believes that Torah provides guidance for all aspects of life, asserting that its laws create freedom through defined boundaries. The actor recently traveled to Uman, Ukraine, to pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. He described his prayer approach as action-oriented, where he strives and makes efforts before seeking divine assistance. Turgeman is also involved in regular acts of kindness, participating in a weekly initiative where he and friends purchase food for 26 families before Shabbat, an activity he finds deeply fulfilling. He and his wife recently celebrated the brit milah (circumcision) of their firstborn son, Levi Yosef, with Turgeman serving as the sandak (godfather).
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