New Home for 66 Lone Soldiers Inaugurated in Memory of Fallen Captain
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A new residential building for 66 lone soldiers, named "Beit Daniel," was inaugurated by the "Lev HaTorah" Hesder Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh. The inauguration coincided with the Hebrew anniversary of Captain Daniel Peretz's death, and the building is dedicated in his memory.
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- A new home for 66 lone soldiers was opened in Beit Shemesh.
- The building is named "Beit Daniel" in memory of Captain Daniel Peretz.
- The inauguration was held on the Hebrew anniversary of Captain Peretz's death.
- The "Lev HaTorah" Hesder Yeshiva established the residence.
- President Herzog sent a recorded message of support.
On the Hebrew anniversary of the death of Captain Daniel Peretz, who fell on October 7th, the "Lev HaTorah" Hesder Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh inaugurated a new residential building for 66 lone soldiers. The building, named "Beit Daniel," was established as part of the "Lev LaChayal" program and is currently at full capacity, housing soldiers during their military service. Captain Peretz's body was held in Gaza until its return in October 2025.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Boaz Mori; Rabbi Dudi Winkler, director of the "Lev LaChayal" program; yeshiva staff; several soldiers released from service for the event; program alumni and their families; the Lam family from Australia; Captain Peretz's parents, Rabbi Doron and Shelly Peretz; Member of Knesset the Member of Knesset; Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg; and Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimmon.
President of Israel Yitzhak Herzog sent a recorded greeting, stating that "Beit Daniel" is a significant contribution by "Lev HaTorah" to lone soldiers who have left everything behind for Israel's security. He praised Captain Peretz's parents for turning this vision into reality, hoping the house will be a source of support and love for soldiers.
Rabbi Doron Peretz added that the yeshiva's support for soldiers through "Lev LaChayal" is unique and deeply connects to Daniel's sense of responsibility and his belief in mutual support. He stated that it is fitting for a house that provides a home and heart to soldiers to bear his name.
Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Boaz Mori thanked donors for their generosity and expressed pride in establishing the home, which he said fulfills a dream for the yeshiva and its students serving in the IDF. He also thanked the World Mizrachi movement and Rabbi Doron Peretz, hoping students will follow Captain Peretz's legacy of courage and devotion.