September 4, 2009 4:35 PM

Madonna Joins Israeli PM for Sabbath

(AP)  Madonna joined the Israeli prime minister and his family Friday in the traditional ritual welcoming the Jewish Sabbath

A statement from the prime minister's office says the singer spent two hours with Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at their home lighting candles and reciting a blessing together.

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 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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

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by Ammeh September 6, 2009 10:39 AM EDT
Just when I thought we were making progress we just went right back to where we started with these comments.
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by Illuminated1 September 5, 2009 2:47 PM EDT
For any of you bible thumpers out there,
consider this, Madonna is the harlot holding the cup of abominations.
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by rhs648 September 5, 2009 1:22 PM EDT
summarex - You appear to be the idiot. If you are referring to the Israelis, they put you to shame. Why not change your moniker (look it up) to idiot. That will show you the same respect that you give to others.
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by Stevenapoli7 September 5, 2009 8:18 AM EDT
What a betrayal of Jesus.
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