Father Shares Faith and Grief After Losing Daughter and Soldier Son
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi David Ben Pinchas shared his enduring faith and grief in a podcast interview after losing his daughter Efrat in a car accident and his son Avraham, a soldier killed in Rafah. He described how faith helps him cope with the pain, which he stated does not diminish over time. His son Avraham was remembered as a sensitive and dedicated commander who balanced mission objectives with soldier welfare. The family is memorializing Avraham through educational projects focused on his character and spirit.
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- Rabbi David Ben Pinchas discussed his faith and grief after losing his daughter Efrat and son Avraham, a fallen soldier.
- He stated that his faith remains strong despite the pain, which he described as a constant companion.
- His son Avraham was honored as a commander who balanced mission focus with deep care for his soldiers.
- Avraham had previously survived a serious injury from a missile fragment to the head.
- The family is memorializing Avraham through educational initiatives focused on his character and spirit.
Rabbi David Ben Pinchas has spoken about his enduring faith and profound grief following the loss of his daughter Efrat in a car accident and his son Avraham, who fell in battle in Rafah. In a podcast interview with Arutz 7, Rabbi Ben Pinchas described how his faith has not wavered despite the immense pain.
He explained that true strength comes from feeling the support of the entire Jewish people and God, especially during times of tragedy. "The pain remains, but it does not touch the question of faith," he stated. He emphasized that faith does not erase personal moments of breakdown, and the loss is a constant companion, not something that fades with time.
Avraham, who served as an Armored Corps officer, was remembered by his father as a commander who balanced mission focus with exceptional sensitivity to his soldiers. His father recounted an incident where Avraham had to lead his unit into battle shortly after the death of his close friend, Itay Fogel, while simultaneously managing his own grief and supporting his soldiers.
Before his final battle, Avraham had been seriously injured by a missile fragment to the head, miraculously avoiding brain damage. Despite his injury, he prioritized his soldiers' well-being and returned to combat as soon as possible, even continuing to suffer from headaches without complaint.
Rabbi Ben Pinchas also shared that his daughter Efrat died in a car accident months after her wedding. He noted that Avraham's experience of losing his sister, coupled with his upbringing amidst the struggle for the settlement of Harsha, shaped his understanding of sacrifice and his ability to connect with his soldiers on profound levels.
The family continues to honor Avraham's memory through educational initiatives, including Torah booklets and a Torah scroll, focusing on preserving the spirit, character, and personality he embodied. Rabbi Ben Pinchas continues his own rabbinical and educational work, integrating Torah, the people of Israel, and the Land of Israel, and advocates for living with grief while continuing to act and serve.
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