Eliana Tidhar Reveals She Also Observes Shabbat
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Actress Eliana Tidhar stated in an interview that she observes Shabbat and does not work on the Jewish day of rest, dedicating the time to her family. She also discussed her husband, singer Lee Biran's, spiritual growth and practices. Biran himself has previously explained his decision to stop working on Shabbat as a need for a "game pause" and mentioned singer Omer Adam's influence. Tidhar and Biran are parents to a son named Nevo.
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- Actress Eliana Tidhar revealed she observes Shabbat and does not work on the Jewish day of rest.
- Tidhar stated her decision allows her to spend quality time with her family, including their son Nevo.
- She commented on her husband Lee Biran's spiritual journey, noting he is more spiritual than she is.
- Lee Biran previously explained his observance of Shabbat as a need for a "game pause."
- Biran cited singer Omer Adam's influence on his decision to not work on Shabbat.
- Tidhar and Biran have participated in religious and musical projects.
Actress and children's star Eliana Tidhar revealed in an interview with Israel Hayom that she also refrains from working on Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. Tidhar stated, "I also do not work on Shabbat," in the interview with Maya Cohen, explaining that this decision allows her to dedicate quality time to her family and their son, Nevo.
Tidhar also commented on her husband, singer and actor Lee Biran's, spiritual journey. "I completely believe we are not here for no reason. Lee is much more spiritual than I am, perhaps because he practices it," she said. She elaborated on Biran's practices, noting his engagement with prayers like "Modeh Ani" and "Shema Yisrael" and his practice of gratitude, which she does not replicate.
Lee Biran has previously spoken about his own process of drawing closer to religious Judaism. In an interview with Keshet 12, he stated, "I do not work on Shabbat. This is a decision I made a few years ago, not necessarily from a religious place, but from a place of Judaism." Biran explained that his decision stemmed from a need for a "game pause," stating, "You need a game pause, otherwise you are constantly in a chase, so I decided I wouldn't work on Shabbat."
Biran also recalled his first experience entering a synagogue around age 18 or 19, describing it as a profound moment where he felt deeply connected despite his initial unfamiliarity. He mentioned that a person showing him a verse in a book was what kept him there. Biran further credited singer Omer Adam for influencing his decision, noting that Adam's similar demand to not work on Shabbat during the "Festigal" production, which then observed Shabbat, impacted him. Biran has participated in events for the organization "V'Ten Chelkenu," led by Rabbi Chaim David Koblesky, and in musical projects involving religious artists studying weekly Talmud lessons.
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