Hostage Survivor Rom Barslavsky Envisions Religious Family Life
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Hostage survivor Rom Barslavsky shared his dream of a religious family life, including marriage, children, and a remote religious community, during an Instagram Q&A. He also recently committed to observing 'shmirat negiah' following lessons from Rabbi Yigal Cohen, attributing his spiritual growth to his time in captivity. Barslavsky will also host a new talk show on Channel 2000.
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- Hostage survivor Rom Barslavsky dreams of a religious family life with a wife and children.
- Barslavsky recently committed to 'shmirat negiah' after studying with Rabbi Yigal Cohen.
- He attributes his strengthened faith to his experience during captivity.
- Barslavsky will host a new talk show on Channel 2000.
- He hopes to become a commentator or intellectual on television in the future.
Rom Barslavsky, a hostage survivor, revealed his vision for his life in five years during an Instagram Q&A session on Wednesday. He described aspiring to be married with a large crocheted kippah, a wife wearing a skirt and head covering, and two to three young children with long peyot (sidelocks) running around, living in a religious moshav far from the city center.
Barslavsky also shared that he recently decided to observe 'shmirat negiah,' abstaining from physical contact with women outside of marriage. He attributed this decision to Torah lessons from Rabbi Yigal Cohen, stating, "With the help of God, we are returning to holiness." He asked his female followers to understand if he refrains from shaking hands.
This commitment to religious observance is part of a spiritual strengthening process that began even before his captivity. In a previous interview, Barslavsky spoke about his faith growing in the direst circumstances, noting that while he was raised in a religious neighborhood, he was not observant before October 7th. He stated he had a "full return to faith" on that day.
Additionally, Barslavsky announced he will host a new talk show on Channel 2000. He expressed a desire to host his own television program in the future, potentially as a commentator on war affairs or an intellectual.
Barslavsky's journey includes his return from captivity and a subsequent embrace of religious observance and a new career in media.