Gal Gadot’s Festive Family Baking Session: Crafting Homemade Jewish Treats for Purim

Gal Gadot had a great time bonding with two of her kids in the kitchen as they got ready for Purim by baking traditional pastries. The actress, 36, seemed right at home as she rolled out dough to make Hamantash for the festive Jewish holiday, which kicks off on Wednesday and ends on Thursday. Purim marks a special time of celebration honoring the Jewish people’s survival, as recounted in the ancient Jewish text the Scroll of Esther, where Esther, a Persian king’s wife, kept her Jewish identity a secret.

Gal Gadot cherished the time she spent in the kitchen with two of her children, engaging in the timeless tradition of baking special pastries before Purim. In the story of Purim, Esther bravely saved the Jewish people from extermination by persuading the king to spare them from Haman’s evil plot in the Persian Empire. Every year, Jewish communities honor Esther’s courage by coming together with their families.

“Purim is such a beloved holiday for me, and making Hamantash with my daughters is one of the highlights,” Gal shared alongside a series of photos with her girls. Hamantash, triangular pastries typically filled with jam like apricot or raspberry, are a staple during the festive season, often made with delicious ingredients such as poppy seeds, dates, and figs.

Cooking: The actress, who is 36 years old, appeared right at home as she molded dough into Hamantash (also known as Hamantaschen) for the Jewish celebration that kicks off on Wednesday and wraps up on Thursday.

Yummy: Hamantaschen are classic shortbread pastries shaped like triangles and typically filled with jam, like apricot or raspberry. They can also be filled with poppy seeds, dates, or figs for added flavor.

The dessert popular in Ashkenazi Jewish culture is shaped like ‘Haman’s ear,’ representing the defeat of the villain in the Purim tale. Gal dressed in a black turtleneck bodysuit and jeans, while her daughters Alma and Maya wore matching sunglasses as they prepared the cookies. With her dark brown hair slicked back into a bun, she flashed a smile for the camera in the photos posted for her 75 million followers.

Just recently, Gadot posted a photo of herself and her husband enjoying a walk together. They have been happily married for nearly 14 years. With a busy schedule and a full house, their lives are about to become even more chaotic. Gadot welcomed their third daughter, Daniella, into the world in June with her husband Yaron Varsano by her side. Knowing that the upcoming months will be filled with excitement and busyness, they decided to spend a lovely Saturday outdoors in the winter sunshine, taking some precious family time before diving into new and thrilling projects.