Student Killed by Unexploded Ordnance Buried in Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Elazar Yair Wilensky, a high school student, was buried on Wednesday after being killed by an unexploded ordnance during a school trip in northern Israel. His family and educators eulogized him as a vibrant and joyful individual who left a profound void. One educator attributed his death to Hezbollah, calling the explosive device intentional.
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- Elazar Yair Wilensky, a student, died from an unexploded ordnance during a school trip.
- Wilensky was buried on Wednesday in Hosen cemetery.
- Family and educators eulogized him as a joyful and vibrant young man.
- His educator attributed his death to Hezbollah, calling the explosive intentional.
Elazar Yair Wilensky, a student at the Ort Ma'alot high school, was buried on Wednesday in Hosen cemetery. Wilensky died on Monday from an unexploded ordnance detonation during a school trip to the Ramim Ridge. Family members, educators, and counselors eulogized him as a vibrant young man who brought joy and left a significant void.
His mother described his life as too short, stating, "You loved life and life loved you back." His sister spoke of the light he brought into their lives since birth, expressing deep longing and asking him to guide them from above. The high school principal spoke of the emptiness left in the study hall, calling Wilensky a beloved student full of life and acknowledging the shock of the tragedy for the school and family.
His counselors from Bnei Akiva also mourned him, recalling a conversation about faith and his questions regarding why bad things happen in the world. They remembered his joy, laughter, wisdom, and friendship, apologizing if they had ever offended him. His educator highlighted Wilensky's infectious joy, positive energy, and kindness, noting his impactful presence. The educator stated that Wilensky was "murdered by Hezbollah," asserting that the explosive device was intentionally placed and waiting to end a life.
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