Renowned Israeli chef and television food personality Meir Adoni has made a public commitment to only operate kosher establishments moving forward, citing a deepened connection to his Jewish faith since the events of October 7.
In a candid interview with Hadass Tzuri for Channel 14 Magazine, Adoni announced, “I will never open a restaurant that isn’t kosher again—because in Israel, I cook for the Jewish people.”
Adoni, a well-known figure in Israel’s culinary world, shared that the tragic events of Simchas Torah have sparked a spiritual transformation not only in his life, but in the lives of many across the country. “I’ve always felt connected to tradition—I put on tefillin, I make kiddush, I go to shul on yomim tovim,” he said. “But I think for many people, faith has sharpened and grown stronger since October 7.”
He described how countless Israelis have taken on new religious commitments, from donning tefillin and reciting brachos to observing Shabbos more carefully and reinforcing the Jewish spirit in their homes.
“For me personally, my connection with the Creator has become stronger,” Adoni added. “I have a direct connection with Hashem—I speak to Him a lot. It’s a real dialogue of tefillah and gratitude.”
Adoni’s statement reflects a growing trend among public figures in Israel who, in the wake of national trauma, are turning inward and embracing Yiddishkeit and Torah living with new intensity.
{Matzav.com Israel}