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Whether she goes by Madonna or her recently adopted Hebrew name, Esther, a mere mention of the pop superstar’s name has the power to inspire a following throughout the Western world. Last week, Madonna did just that when she spent the Rosh Hashana / Jewish New Year of 5765 in Israel. Eager to study Kabbalah and experience the roots of its mystical tradition, Madonna made a pilgrimage to Israel along with 2,000 of her fellow students of Kabbalah from 22 countries.
Her visit included a quick stop at the Western Wall, a trip to the grave of the great Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag, and a special bequest of a Byzantine-era oil lamp and a coin by Israel’s Tourism Minister Gideon Ezra.
Madonna is flanked by Israel’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. Gideon Ezra (right) and Minister of Industry, Mr. Ehud Olmert. Mr. Ezra presented her with an antique coin and oil lamp from the Byzantine-era on Sunday.
“I would like to say how happy I am to be back in Israel,” Madonna said. “I couldn’t think of a better place to end my tour, and I promise not to stay away for another 10 years. To be perfectly honest, I was a bit hesitant to come here after seeing so many news reports about terrorist attacks and reading countless travel safety warnings about how dangerous it is to be here if you are an American. I realize now that it is no more dangerous to be here than it is to be in New York. And I would like to emphasize the fact that I feel very safe and very welcome. The most dangerous thing that I have encountered since coming here are a few very naughty paparazzi waiting outside my hotel.”
Dani Shahal, Director, Israel Government Tourist Office – Canada, commented, “I praise Madonna’s passionate comments about how warmly she was welcomed and how safe she felt while on her visit”?. Rami Levi, Head of Marketing Administration – Israel Ministry of Tourism, echoed Madonna’s sentiments and extends a welcome to other celebrities to follow in her footsteps. “We are thrilled that a cultural icon like Madonna chose to visit Israel, and that she felt secure, despite some initial apprehension,” he said. “Over the past year, we have welcomed Chris Noth, Richard Gere, Eric Braeden, and Whitney Houston, to name a select few. And upon their return, each has marveled at his or her profoundly, life-altering experience in the Holy Land. We will continue to embrace celebrities who come forth and testify to the magnificent beauty, hospitality and sense of safety that Israel and its people have to offer.”

source : travelvideo.tv

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