Madonna lights Sabbath candles with Netanyahu

Madonna lights Sabbath candles with Netanyahu
The Associated Press
JERUSALEM (AP) — Madonna has joined the Israeli prime minister and his family in the traditional ritual that welcomes the Jewish Sabbath, lighting candles and reciting a blessing together with Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sarah.

A statement from Netanyahu's office says the singer spent two hours at the Netanyahu home on Friday evening.

Although not Jewish, the 51-year-old pop star claims a special bond with Israel and Jewish tradition.

She's been exploring Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism, for more than a decade and has taken the Hebrew name, Esther.

She arrived in Israel on Sunday and performed in Tel Aviv on Tuesday and Wednesday.

She was wearing a short-sleeved black dress as she left the heavily guarded Netanyahu home Friday.

Published 9/4/09 by


AP Recording News

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  • Madonna is my best star (I love her style in this picture )
    Nick.y 9/12/09 Reply
  • Madonna is great *-*
    love her, she is loved by everyone in the world.
    Nick.y 9/5/09 Reply
  • I think Madonna needs this, due to the hardships that she's endured over the last month or so, which I think is a source of healing. Excellent choice Madonna, stay well!
    GloriaD7 9/5/09 Reply
  • Esther we LOVE you here!!!
    HenM 9/5/09 Reply