Yair Golan Reveals His Personal Shabbat Tradition at Israel Hayom Conference

At the annual Israel Hayom conference, former IDF General and Democratic Party leader Yair Golan shared a personal aspect of his life that surprised many. During a candid conversation with journalist Amit Segal, Golan revealed that he regularly recites the Shabbat Kiddush every Friday night, a practice rooted in his deeply held Jewish identity. He described his faith as a "humanistic Judaism" and expressed living with full confidence and acceptance of this identity, with the Shabbat ritual symbolizing his connection to tradition.

Beyond this personal disclosure, Golan used the platform to deliver sharp political critiques. He emphasized the need for "repair beginning with telling the truth," arguing that only truth can save Israel from what he termed a "moral collapse." He also criticized the appointment process of the Shin Bet chief, calling it a "reckless procedure." Despite his pointed political commentary, it was the intimate moment about his family’s Shabbat observance that painted a more nuanced portrait of the veteran politician.