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Israel HayomCulture

Shuli Rand Celebrates Daughter's 30th Birthday

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Singer Shuli Rand celebrated his daughter Hila Batya's 30th birthday on Instagram with photos and a loving message. He recently discussed faith and coping with trauma from the October 7th attacks with his daughter Odelia Rand on TikTok. In that conversation, Rand shared his struggles with answering questions about divine providence and explained a concept of spiritual concealment.

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  • Singer Shuli Rand celebrated his daughter Hila Batya's 30th birthday on Instagram.
  • Rand shared photos and a message expressing pride and love for his daughter.
  • He recently discussed faith and trauma from the October 7th attacks with daughter Odelia Rand.
  • Rand admitted to having no answers regarding divine providence during difficult times.
  • He explained the concept of "concealment within concealment" from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
  • Rand and Odelia performed a duet of the song "Ve'afilu B'heestera" online.

Israeli singer and songwriter Shuli Rand marked his daughter Hila Batya's 30th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram story. The post featured two photos of them, one from her childhood and a recent one, accompanied by a personal message from Rand. He wrote about his "little, charming girl" growing into a beautiful, wise, kind, humorous, modest, and beloved woman dedicated to improving the world and those around her. He concluded by expressing his joy, pride, and immense love for his daughter.

Rand's music, specifically his song "Lev Lavan" from his personal album, played in the background of the story. Public displays of faith and coping with crises are not new for Rand's followers. Just days prior, he appeared in a TikTok video with his other daughter, Odelia Rand, discussing coping with difficult memories from the October 7th attacks and the ensuing faith-related questions. In that conversation, Rand shared his experiences meeting with bereaved families and wounded soldiers at Tel Hashomer Hospital's rehabilitation department. He admitted to not having answers when asked about divine providence during those difficult moments, stating, "I don't think anyone has an answer to this question."

During the discussion, Rand explained the concept of "concealment within concealment" from Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's teachings, describing a state of profound distance where one doubts the existence of providence. The interaction concluded with a duet of the song "Ve'afilu B'heestera," which garnered significant online attention.

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