Rabbi David Lau Reveals All Participants in Pre-Massacre Meetings Survived

Rabbi David Lau, who visited the kibbutzim of Bari and Re'im three weeks before the deadly massacre on Simchat Torah, revealed that everyone who attended the meetings he held there survived the attack. In an interview with the Haredi magazine "Bamah," Rabbi Lau recounted his visits aimed at strengthening Jewish faith in these communities. He emphasized that none of the participants in those gatherings were missing or harmed during the massacre. Rabbi Lau’s comments highlight the tragic events that unfolded shortly after his visits, underscoring the survival of those he met during his outreach efforts.