Israeli Comedian Shalom Asayag Embraces Tradition

"Everyone has their own psychologist, and I chose the best of them all. Have a great week and good news to everyone." This is what Shalom Asayag wrote today on his official Facebook page, alongside a photo he shared of himself adorned with tefillin.

This isn't Asayag's first expression of faith. The beloved comedian and stand-up performer is well-known in Israel, and fans weren't surprised by his post, showing their support with tens of thousands of likes and hundreds of comments. Some reactions noted that Asayag should place the tefillin higher, where the hair grows. Here are a few of the heartwarming comments:

Psychologist??? This is worth more than all psychologists in the world combined. It's a shame not all Jewish men understand the significance of this mitzvah, because then they'd put on tefillin every day. (Miri Yitzhak)

I chose Him too. He is always there, always listens, always truly loves me. (Noa Limor)

You've inspired me, I'm going to put on my tefillin. (Meir Sharvit)

Wow, it's great to see you like this. I wish all celebrities would share such a picture, you've made my day. (Leah Lake)

The most ancient, sophisticated, direct, and efficient communication device! (Ramiel Rami)

Tefillin in the morning is the oxygen for the whole day. (Herzl Minas)

Kudos. In the end, everyone returns to our Father in heaven. Blessed are you for having this privilege. (Eldad Gutman)

Thanks to this picture, you took me back to my childhood. A picture worth a thousand words, a picture that for me raises memories. Thank you. I'm going to look for my tefillin now. (Amram Gamliel)