Rabbi Zerbib Shares War Experiences, Notes Soldier Spiritual Awakening
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Rabbi Avraham Zerbib spoke about his wartime experiences in Gaza, highlighting a spiritual awakening among soldiers and Israelis. He emphasized the need for victory and shared an anecdote about a soldier resuming daily tefillin observance.
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- Rabbi Zerbib discussed his wartime service and observed spiritual changes.
- He stressed that victory in the current war is paramount.
- The rabbi noted a widespread feeling of significant events occurring.
- He shared an anecdote about a soldier's renewed religious observance.
- The comments were made at a yeshiva event in Haifa.
Rabbi Avraham Zerbib, a rabbinical judge, recounted his experiences during the ongoing war in Gaza and the spiritual shifts he has observed among soldiers and the Israeli public. Speaking at an event for the "Or Ve'Yeshua" yeshiva in Haifa, Rabbi Zerbib stated that his role is secondary to the imperative of victory, explaining his decision to continue serving despite his judicial position. "What does my role matter? What does it matter if I am a judge or not? This war must be won," he declared.
Rabbi Zerbib described witnessing a profound change in people since the war's commencement, noting a widespread feeling that something significant is occurring. He spoke of "miracles and wonders" but emphasized the equally significant internal transformation occurring within individuals. He shared an anecdote about a soldier who had not donned tefillin since his bar mitzvah but began doing so daily due to the war's impact.
The rabbi shared these reflections during the annual conference of the "Or Ve'Yeshua" yeshiva, held in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The event also featured Rabbi David Lau, Chairman of the "Rosh Yehudi" organization, Yisrael Zeira, and Rabbi Eliyahu Zini, the head of the yeshiva.