Couple Overcomes Crisis After Husband Embraces Religious Observance

When Amit Katz decided to become religiously observant, it shattered the world of the Katz couple. For his wife, Dana, it was a complete collapse, and she described feeling as if "the sky had fallen on me," even considering immediate divorce. Meanwhile, Amit experienced a spiritual uplift and was confident that the positive change would also influence Dana. In an interview on the program "HaOlam HaBoker," he said, "At that moment, I was sure she would join me. The light here is so great."

Their ability to continue "seeing" each other despite the crisis was pivotal, especially when Amit chose to start wearing a kippah. Although Dana initially opposed the idea, she recognized his concern about societal reactions and chose to fully support him. She told him, "I don't want this kippah, but you want it and you decided. I am going to be here for you now."

This mutual support formed the foundation for rebuilding their relationship, which required active effort and practical tools. They began addressing their differences and discovered, as Amit explained, that they were much more alike than they had thought: "When you start breaking things down to principles, suddenly we saw that we agree on 95% of things."