September 17, 2007
Israel's problems are solved!
That's what I thought when I read the headline "Madonna: I'm an 'ambassador for Judaism'". Who better to represent the Jewish state than a Catholic born superstar from the 80's who parades around the stage in her underwear? (via memeorandum)
Madonna met Peres at his official Jerusalem residence on Saturday evening and the two exchanged gifts, with Madonna receiving a lavishly bound copy of the Old Testament.She gave Peres a volume of "The Book of Splendor," the guiding text of Kabbalah, inscribed "To Shimon Peres, the man I admire and love, Madonna," the Yediot Ahronot daily reported.
A Peres aide confirmed the meeting but had no details.
"You don't know how popular the Book of Splendor is among Hollywood actors," Yediot quoted Madonna as telling Peres. "Everyone I meet talks to me only about that. I am an ambassador for Judaism."
Madonna, who was raised a Roman Catholic, has taken the Hebrew name Esther, and has been seen wearing a red thread on her wrist in a Jewish tradition to ward off the evil eye.
Yes the Book of Splendor is a many splendored thing, as is the rest of Kabbalah.
The Haaretz daily quoted Kutcher as telling a group of Israeli businessmen and entertainers on Saturday that Kabbalah had answered fundamental questions in his life and made him a better actor.
Will wonders never cease? The star of "Dude where's my car?" is now a better actor? I mean 4 years later he starred in the immortal "the Butterfly Effect." It's already working!
The commitment of these stars to Judaism is absolutely beyond belief. I am so glad they represent me!
Crossposted at Yourish.
Posted by SoccerDad at September 17, 2007 05:09 AM | TrackBack
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Thanks for the comic relief.
Posted by: Laura at September 17, 2007 12:23 PMExcuse me Mr. Soccer Dad--but Dude Where is my car is a cinematic Classic...Up there with Attack of the Killer tomatoes.
Posted by: Sammy Benoit at September 17, 2007 05:16 PMSir, this column is beneath you; worse still if you are a jew!
we are warned that we must not vex the proselyte; imagine laughing at a woman saying "whither thou goest I will go; thy people shall be my people and thy G-d, my G-d!" I mean, how hokey can you get, Ruthie Baby!
Not to forget Rehab, who was a lady of the night!
I am 61; I have always thought of Madonna as the very height of vulgarity; and the thought of Hollywood stars discussing the "Zohar" makes my flesh contort; And yet, and yet...we must not scoff at those who come to the Torah, no matter their motives, no matter the means!
By all means express your doubts, express your revulsion, express your frustration that it is they, and not Hollywood Jews themselves, who see the value of Jewish mysticsm; but do not, I beg you, do not scoff!
Laura - you're welcome.
Sammy - pardon my oversight. :-)
eliXelx - Obviously I differ in my opinion of Madonna. No one claims that she's converted to Judasim. I'm suspicious of The Kabbalah Center and the stars who avail themselves of it are seeking attention not true spiritual guidance.
Posted by: soccer dad at September 23, 2007 10:06 AM