Rabbi Saulov Honors Wounded Soldier During Torah Class
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Rabbi Ronen Saulov moved his Torah class to tears when he stopped his lesson to embrace and kiss the hand of a soldier who lost his legs in the Swords of Iron War, expressing deep gratitude for the soldiers' sacrifices.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Saulov honored a wounded soldier during a Torah class.
- He expressed deep gratitude for the soldier's sacrifices.
- The rabbi kissed the soldier's hand and embraced him.
- He stated soldiers' sacrifices allow the nation to stand.
- The soldier lost his legs during the Swords of Iron War.
Rabbi Ronen Saulov paused his Torah class upon realizing a participant was a combat veteran who lost his legs during the Swords of Iron War. Visibly moved to tears, the rabbi approached the soldier, embraced him in front of the attendees, and expressed profound gratitude.
"Thank you. On behalf of all of us, I say that everyone here, within this entire nation, owes their lives to you and those like you. You are the true holy ones," Rabbi Saulov told the soldier. He then kissed the soldier's hand before returning to his seat.
Struggling to continue, the rabbi addressed all soldiers and wounded veterans present, stating, "I demand Torah study for your sake. I live in this country because of you. My children walk safely because of you." He emphasized their importance, saying, "If not for you, we would not exist. You are our hope, you are the holy ones of our people, you are our beloved. I know that if you were in Germany, there would have been no Holocaust."
Rabbi Saulov further acknowledged the sacrifices made, telling the wounded soldier, "I know you were wounded for me without knowing me. I know you were willing to die for me without even knowing I existed." He added, "You are wounded, sitting here next to me, but because you were wounded and fought, an entire country stands on its feet." He concluded by calling the soldiers "holy, hope, salvation, our angels," thanking them for enabling his Torah study, his children, and his life, and praying for their safety.
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