Minister Orit Struck Reveals She Might Have Protested at Kaplan Without Her Religious Return

Minister Orit Struck shared a lesser-known aspect of her personal background in a recent interview on the C14 YouTube channel program "On the Way to the Ballot Box with Dana and Ron." She revealed that she was raised in a traditionally observant home with strong left-wing political views, where her family often debated between voting for the Labor Party or Meretz. Despite the religious environment at home, including kosher practices and synagogue attendance, her family also ate at non-kosher places outside.

When asked where she might be today if she had not become religious, Struck candidly responded that she could very well be among the protesters at Kaplan Medical Center, a known site of recent demonstrations. She explained that her parents initially encouraged her interest in Judaism, but later realized her commitment was serious when she introduced them to her future husband, a yeshiva student. This marked a turning point, confirming her religious transformation was permanent rather than a passing phase.

Struck’s remarks highlight the complex interplay between her religious journey and political identity, illustrating how her upbringing influenced her current path. The interview sheds light on the personal dimensions behind her public role as a minister for national missions.