Last Friday the Jewish New Year was a special one for Madonna, because she took a part from this religious event with her family in Israel.

The superstar met with Israeli President Shimon Peres on Saturday during a family trip to the Holy Land.

Peres gave Madonna a copy of the Old Testament, while the singer presented the politician with a volume of Kabbalah 'bible' the Book of Splendor, before announcing her commitment to Judaism--even though she isn't Jewish.

Madonna told Peres, "You don't know how popular the Book of Splendor is among Hollywood actors... Everyone I meet talks to me only about that. I am an ambassador for Judaism," a local newspaper the Yediot Ahronot reports.

Another Israeli publication claims Madonna told the President, "I can't believe that I'm celebrating the New Year with you in Israel. It's a dream come true."

Madonna was not the only star that enjoyed the event in the Holy Land. Other Hollywood stars are Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Madonna's longtime pal Rosie O'Donnell and fashion designer Donna Karan.

About that she's the world's new "ambassador for Judaism," Madonna was really joking.
 


Publication date: 17 September 2007   

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