Rabbi Mazuz Attributes Flight Attack Foiling to Divine Intervention
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi Tzmach Mazuz stated that divine intervention prevented a terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight during Sukkot, saving nearly 200 people. He attributed the salvation to faith in God and the good deeds of the passengers, emphasizing that God can use ordinary individuals for rescue. The Rabbi urged continued gratitude for the miracle, comparing it to biblical accounts of divine assistance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Tzmach Mazuz credited divine intervention for thwarting a terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight during Sukkot.
- He stated that the terrorist aimed to bring down the plane, causing mass casualties and turning the holiday into a tragedy.
- The Rabbi emphasized that an ordinary Israeli, identified as a plumber, was the instrument of salvation.
- Rabbi Mazuz drew parallels to biblical stories, asserting faith in God as the ultimate source of salvation.
- He called for continued gratitude for the miracle and led participants in reciting a Psalm of Thanksgiving.
Rabbi Tzmach Mazuz, in his weekly lesson, addressed the foiled attack on a Flydubai flight during the Sukkot holiday, urging congregants to thank God for the passengers' salvation. He stated that the terrorist intended to bring down the plane, causing numerous casualties and turning the holiday into a national tragedy. The Rabbi emphasized that divine providence intervened, citing the many good deeds and commandments performed during the High Holidays and Sukkot as reasons for God's mercy. He highlighted that the rescue was facilitated by an ordinary Israeli, described as a simple plumber, not a soldier or hero, underscoring that God can save Israel through anyone. Rabbi Mazuz drew parallels to biblical stories like David and Goliath and Gideon's war, asserting that faith in God, not military might, is the true source of salvation. He concluded by calling for continued gratitude for miracles and led the participants in reciting Psalm 100, "Mizmor Letoda" (A Psalm of Thanksgiving).
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