18 Torah Scrolls Dedicated to Fallen Israeli Heroes to Promote National Unity

Thousands gathered on Sunday at the "Avenue" event hall near Ben Gurion Airport for a moving ceremony marking the dedication of 18 Torah scrolls. These scrolls were donated by the Shufersal supermarket chain, led by brothers Yossi and Shlomi Amir, to honor the memory of 18 fallen Israeli heroes, including commanders, fighters from the Israel Defense Forces and Border Police, as well as civilians who lost their lives during the October 7 attacks and the subsequent Operation Iron Swords.

The event was attended by bereaved families, senior public figures, and high-ranking security officials. Notable attendees included former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea, Police Commissioner Major General Danni Levi, Fire and Rescue Commissioner Major General Eyal Caspi, Prison Service Commissioner Major General Kobi Yakobi, and Border Police Commander Inspector General Yitzhak Brick. Other dignitaries present were Professor Miriam Adelson, commanders of the Coastal and Tel Aviv districts, and senior officers from the fire and rescue and military casualty divisions.

Each Torah scroll was inscribed in memory of a specific fallen hero and will be placed in various synagogues across Israel according to the wishes of the bereaved families. Among those commemorated are Major Rani Tahan, Staff Sergeant Omar Sarah Banjo, Captain Rom Shlomi, Major Shahar Nathaniel Bozaglo, and others who sacrificed their lives in recent conflicts. The ceremony emphasized the importance of unity within the Israeli people through this spiritual tribute to the fallen.