Former Hostage Avinatan Or Reveals Spiritual Struggles During Captivity
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former hostage Avinatan Or has shared profound personal accounts from his captivity, including a seven-year period of silence with God after removing his kippah. He prayed for his days to be "on the earth, and not beneath it" and spoke of honoring his parents. These details emerged from special interviews and documentation during his time held by Hamas.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Avinatan Or, a former hostage, revealed a seven-year period of spiritual silence with God.
- Or removed his kippah and prayed for his days to be "on the earth, and not beneath it."
- He described an exceptional display of honor towards his parents during captivity.
- The revelations stem from special interviews and documentation from his time in captivity.
Avinatan Or, who was held captive by Hamas, has revealed intimate details of his experience, including a profound spiritual dialogue he had with God. On the 79th day of his captivity, Or recounts a moment where he questioned his faith, even removing his kippah and ceasing to speak to God for seven years. He described praying for his days to be "on the earth, and not beneath it," a plea for survival and a return to life above ground. Or also spoke of the exceptional honor he showed his parents during his ordeal, highlighting the deep familial bonds that sustained him.
These revelations come from special interviews and documentation gathered during his time in captivity, offering a unique and personal perspective on the psychological and spiritual challenges faced by hostages. The details shed light on the internal struggles and coping mechanisms employed by those held by Hamas, emphasizing the human element behind the conflict.
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