Eliana Tidhar Opens Up About Motherhood, Career, and Faith
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Actress Eliana Tidhar discussed her personal journey after becoming a mother, including a period of identity crisis and her husband Lee Biran's support. She is currently balancing multiple projects, including the musical "Billy Schwartz" and the new series "Teacher in Disguise," which she co-created. Tidhar also spoke about her spiritual beliefs, her evolving relationship with faith alongside her husband's religious observance, and how motherhood has enhanced her acting. She highlighted the challenges of maintaining a relationship amidst busy careers and the importance of civic participation, especially with upcoming elections.
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- Actress Eliana Tidhar is navigating a busy career alongside motherhood, balancing multiple projects.
- She co-created and stars in the new children's series "Teacher in Disguise" on Nickelodeon.
- Tidhar discussed her personal identity struggles after becoming a mother and her husband's support.
- She explained her approach to spirituality and faith, distinct from her husband's religious practices.
- The actress emphasized the importance of civic engagement and voting in upcoming elections.
- Tidhar believes motherhood has made her a more emotionally accessible and nuanced actress.
Actress Eliana Tidhar, 34, reflects on a period of personal crisis three years ago, shortly after the birth of her son, Navo. Feeling lost between her identity as an actress and a new mother, Tidhar experienced a profound identity struggle. Her husband, singer and actor Lee Biran, provided crucial support, helping her navigate this challenging phase. Tidhar explained that she initially felt overwhelmed by motherhood, taking a year and a half off from work to focus on her son. A pivotal conversation with Biran, who encouraged her to consider what she would find fulfilling, helped her re-engage with her career.
Tidhar is now balancing multiple projects, including starring as the lead in the musical "Billy Schwartz" at Haifa Theatre, which premiered this week. She also returns to television in the new children's series "Teacher in Disguise" on Nickelodeon, which she co-created with Biran. The series focuses on unconventional teaching methods for students labeled as "failures." Additionally, Tidhar will appear in the second season of the drama "Soon It's Mine" on Keshet 12 and reprise her role for the 14th time in "TOP SECRET Festigal" during Hanukkah.
Discussing her husband's growing religious observance, Tidhar stated that while she doesn't observe Shabbat in the same way, she prioritizes family time and also refrains from working on Saturdays. She described herself as a spiritual person, finding her own path through self-reflection, reading, and meaningful conversations, contrasting with Biran's more structured religious practice. Tidhar believes motherhood has enriched her as an actress, providing deeper emotional access and nuance to her performances.
She also spoke about the challenges of maintaining a relationship with Biran amidst demanding careers and parenting, emphasizing the need for intentional effort, such as "phone dates" during commutes. Tidhar acknowledged that some aspects of life, like couple time, inevitably get missed, but she has become more forgiving of herself. She expressed a desire to move beyond the "wonder woman" ideal and embrace her potential, feeling more empowered and self-assured as a woman this year.
Tidhar also touched upon the impact of recent national events, including performing for evacuees after October 7th while pregnant and relocating to a neighbor's home without a shelter during rocket attacks. She stressed the importance of civic engagement, particularly with upcoming elections, urging people to take responsibility for their role in shaping the country's future.
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