Why a Canadian Street is Named After Israeli Singer Omer Adam

After publicly honoring Shabbat through a series of impactful actions, Omer Adam's name gracing a street might seem like a natural tribute from his fans worldwide.

It all began about two years ago when singer Omer Adam, who has been increasingly embracing Judaism in recent years, declared he would not perform at the Chanukah Festigal held on Shabbat. His announcement incited a significant change by the festival's management, and for the past two years, the event has been scheduled midweek, not only elevating the sanctity of Shabbat but also allowing thousands of observant and non-observant Jews alike to enjoy this special time.

Thus, when the story about a 'Street named after Omer Adam' hit the Instagram account of 'Good Evening with Guy Pines', the internet went wild. "Could it be that the beloved singer's name reached the outskirts of Canada, and if so, who's behind it?", people wondered.

Investigators from the show did their due diligence and found some fascinating results. It turns out that in Canada, there's a unique culture allowing private individuals to buy streets and name them as desired. In this case, a neighbor informed the show's team that the street buyer is a Jewish man of Moroccan descent, and they believe this was an homage to singer Omer Adam.

Surprisingly, the 'Srugim' website revealed an amusing twist to the tale. They reported that the street, appearing in Google Maps, is a suburb in Montreal, Canada, and it's no special tribute to the singer but rather named long ago. Omer Adam, in this context, refers to the father of Sister Rita Adam, a key figure for the local Christian community.