Last Friday evening, our community experienced an unforgettable Shabbat dinner, drawing a sellout crowd, as we were honored by the presence of IDF elite officer, Yadin Gellman.
It's not every day that we are graced by such an outstanding hero of the Jewish people. Yadin's unwavering dedication to safeguarding the people of Israel was epitomized on Oct 7th when he courageously put his life on the line to save many of our Jewish brothers and sisters. The act of shielding fellow Jews with his own body stands as one of the most sacred deeds one can perform.
I was personally moved by Yadin’s strong faith. Yadin shared a remarkable detail about the months leading up to Oct 7th. Inexplicably, he found himself frequently visiting the Chabad Tefillin stand near his home in Tel Aviv, engaging in the daily Mitzvah of wrapping Tefillin. He firmly believes that the power of this Mitzvah, specifically on his left arm, played a pivotal role in the miraculous preservation of that very arm after being shot and badly injured. Despite the near-complete detachment, with the help of G-d, he has made significant progress on his path to recovery. Our heartfelt wishes go out to him for a complete and swift recovery.
We extend our gratitude to Yadin for inspiring our community and empowering us all to become ambassadors of Israel within our personal circles of influence and in encounters with others.