Under the influence of Yael Shelbia: The surprising spiritual step of her billionaire partner

The glamorous and international relationship between Israeli model Yael Shelbia and Canadian Formula 1 driver and billionaire Lance Stroll continues to make headlines, and this time it involves a particularly surprising spiritual step. In footage that Stroll uploaded to social media, the famous race car driver is seen putting on tefillin — a move that points to the strengthening of his connection to Jewish tradition, and is likely directly influenced by his close relationship with his Israeli partner.

This spiritual gesture does not come in a vacuum. Just recently, Shelbia shared in interviews about the depth of the relationship between the two, which includes open discussions about a shared future, moving in together, marriage, and children. Alongside the glamorous life abroad, which includes driving luxury cars around Monaco, the couple makes sure to incorporate traditional elements into their daily routine. Shelbia previously shared that the two celebrate Friday night dinners together and perform Kiddush according to the law, steps that bring Stroll closer to his roots.

For Stroll, this is not his first encounter with Judaism. In the past, a moving photo from his Bar Mitzvah celebration, in which he is seen being called to the Torah, was revealed on Yael Shelbia's Instagram page. However, it seems that Shelbia's presence in his life provides a significant tailwind to his connection to religion, and brings Jewish customs to the forefront of his professional and personal life.

The connection between the glamorous and international world of racing and the roots and tradition proves that despite the distances and the workload, the bond between the two is deepening. Now it only remains to follow and see if the next station on their couple's path will be an official move or perhaps even an engagement ring.