Reality Star Gal Rubin Returns to Shabbat Observance After Decade
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Israeli reality star Gal Rubin announced she has resumed observing Shabbat fully after a decade, sharing her experience from Rabbi Nakhman of Breslov's tomb in Ukraine. The spiritual journey followed a difficult period including conflict in Ukraine and personal legal battles. Rubin had previously spoken about her financial struggles after her divorce, highlighting her ongoing connection to tradition.
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- Gal Rubin returned to observing Shabbat fully after more than a decade, sharing her experience on Instagram.
- Rubin announced her return to observance from the tomb of Rabbi Nakhman of Breslov in Ukraine.
- Her spiritual trip to Ukraine was disrupted by air raid sirens due to the ongoing conflict.
- The journey followed public disputes with her ex-partner, Modi Tzipori.
- Rubin previously discussed learning financial independence after her divorce at age 27.
Israeli reality television personality Gal Rubin, known for her appearances on "Survivor" and "Big Brother," has surprised her followers by resuming full Shabbat observance after more than ten years. Rubin, who grew up in the Haredi community, left it and is raising six children, shared the news on her Instagram account from the tomb of Rabbi Nakhman of Breslov in Ukraine.
She described the experience as "fun and empowering," detailing a Shabbat filled with "so many prayers, intentions, and clarity." This spiritual journey to Ukraine occurred amidst ongoing conflict with Russia, which led Rubin to seek shelter during air raid sirens. The trip also followed a tumultuous period in her personal life, including public disputes with her ex-partner, Modi Tzipori.
Earlier in October, Rubin had also spoken about a significant financial turning point in her life following her divorce. She recounted learning to deposit a check for the first time at age 27, feeling lost and overwhelmed while managing her children and the divorce crisis. Despite her secular life in the entertainment industry, Rubin's connection to tradition and spirituality remains evident.
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