Natalie Dadon Opens Up About Faith, Marriage, and Her Relationship Transformation
Model Natalie Dadon opens up about her spiritual journey, her shift toward traditional marriage values, and how embracing faith transformed her relationship with partner Amit Perlis.
In recent years, Israeli model and influencer Natalie Dadon has openly embraced religious traditions and the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. During a recent women's trip to the Ohel, she opened up about her profound personal transformation over the past year and how it reshaped her relationship with Amit Perlis, the father of her nine-year-old son, Reef.
A Shift in Perspective on Marriage
Dadon shared that her desire to marry has become a central part of her life, marking a stark contrast to her previous independent stance. "In my prayers, it was constantly about getting married," she said. "At some point, that desire arrived with the spiritual closeness. It wasn't there before." She recalled previously dismissing the institution of marriage, believing that modern women could handle everything on their own without the need for a ring or a traditional ceremony.
As I fell in earnest love with the Creator, and as I studied the Rebbe and dived deeper inside, I actually returned to myself. I didn't turn into anything that wasn't me.
Redefining Female Empowerment
Dadon explained that her spiritual journey allowed her to reevaluate her understanding of strength and vulnerability. Coming from a background of conventional female empowerment, she previously prided herself on extreme independence. Childhood traumas had taught her that relying on others was risky. However, embracing a softer, feminine perspective allowed her to let go and let her partner lead.
The 42-year-old's prayers were ultimately answered this past June when Perlis proposed after years marked by intermittent breakups and reconciliations. The couple continues to build their future together alongside their son, Reef.
