Boy George Addresses Criticism, Hints at Conversion if He Finds Jewish Partner
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
British singer Boy George declared himself a Zionist at a press conference held at the Nova festival site. Responding to a question about converting to Judaism, he joked about being too lazy but suggested he might consider it if he had a Jewish partner. The event was hosted by former hostage Omer Shem-Tov.
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- Singer Boy George stated he is a Zionist at a press conference at the Nova festival.
- Boy George suggested he might convert to Judaism if he had a Jewish partner.
- He cited being "too lazy" as a reason for not converting currently.
- The press conference was hosted by former hostage Omer Shem-Tov.
British singer Boy George held a press conference at the Nova festival site, addressing criticism he has faced regarding his stances. "They called me several names, 'Zionist,' and I ended up saying, yes, I am a Zionist," he stated. When asked by ynet if he would consider converting to Judaism, he responded, "I'm too lazy, I heard it's really hard." He added that he might consider it if he had a Jewish partner.
The press conference was hosted by former hostage Omer Shem-Tov, who thanked Boy George for attending. "You could have chosen to stay away, but you chose to come," Shem-Tov said.
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