Gwyneth Paltrow Lights Menorah for Chanukah reciting the Bracha Flawlessly

 

Noa Tishby Visits Academy Award Winner Gwyneth Paltrow as She Lights Menorah for Chanukah*

Noa Tishby has enlisted Gwyneth Paltrow to kick off her #BringOnTheLight video series, an eight-night campaign celebrating Chanukah and the strength of Jewish traditions. 

The series launched with a heartfelt video featuring Paltrow, who lit the menorah and flawlessly recited the Hebrew blessing, earning Tishby’s affectionate nickname, “Rebbetzin Paltrovich.”

In the video, the Oscar-winning actress reflected on her connection to Judaism, sharing memories of celebrating Chanukah with her father, Bruce Paltrow, and her grandparents. She highlighted the deep ties to her heritage, noting her family’s 17 generations of rabbis. “The traditions, the warmth, the food, the yelling, and the love—these are the things that bring us together and make our family so close,” she said.

Tishby, author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, said working with Paltrow was truly inspiring.