Gal Gadot had a fun time with two of her children as they gathered in the kitchen to continue the tradition of baking special pastries for Purim. The 36-year-old actress looked right at home as she molded dough into Hamantaschen, a festive treat for the upcoming Jewish holiday. Purim, which starts on Wednesday and ends on Thursday, is a time of celebration and remembrance of the survival of the Jewish people as recounted in the Scroll of Esther from the Hebrew bible. Esther, the wife of a Persian king, bravely concealed her Jewish identity, and her story is commemorated with joy during this holiday.
Recollections: Gal Gadot cherished bonding with two of her kids in the kitchen, as they indulged in the nostalgic tradition of baking specialty pastries for Purim. The festival commemorates Queen Esther’s courage in persuading the king not to harm the Jewish community, saving her people from extermination at the hands of the king’s adviser, Haman.
Celebrating Esther’s bravery each year, Jewish families come together to honor their heritage and loved ones during Purim. For Gadot, the holiday holds a special place in her heart, especially when she and her daughters gather to bake delicious Hamantash pastries. These triangular treats are typically filled with various goodies like apricot jam, raspberry preserves, poppy seeds, or even dates and figs.
Baking up a storm: The 36-year-old actor seemed right at home as she expertly molded dough into delicious Hamantash pastries in preparation for the upcoming Jewish holiday starting on Wednesday and concluding on Thursday.
Yummy: Hamantash are classic treats in the shape of a triangle, made with a buttery shortbread pastry and filled with tasty jams like apricot or raspberry. They can also be filled with poppy seed spreads, dates, and figs for a delicious twist.
The Ashkenazi Jewish treat was molded to resemble ‘Haman’s ear,’ the antagonist in the Purim tale, serving as a representation of his downfall. Gal flaunted a chic black turtleneck bodysuit and jeans, while her daughters, Alma and Maya, wore identical sunglasses as they helped prepare the cookies. With her dark brown hair pulled back into a bun, she posed and flashed a smile for the camera, sharing the photos with her 75 million followers.
Recently, she posted a photo of herself and her husband taking a walk together, mentioning that their lives are about to get busier with a full schedule and a bustling household. Their third daughter, Daniella, was welcomed into the world in June, with Yaron Varsano, her husband, by her side. She expressed that the upcoming months will be intense and jam-packed with various commitments, so they took advantage of a lovely Saturday to enjoy some family time outdoors in the winter sunshine before delving into new and exciting projects ahead.