Tefillin of Fallen Soldiers Inspire Faith and Compassion in Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Tefillin from fallen soldiers Uriel Aviad Silverman and the fallen soldier are now available for public use at a station in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square, serving as a spiritual memorial. In another act of kindness, a driver waived repair costs for a woman whose husband was wounded in the war. Meanwhile, Chabad's emissary network in Israel has reached a new peak, with 1,401 families operating 984 centers across the country.
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- Tefillin of fallen soldiers Uriel Aviad Silverman and the fallen soldier are now used at a public station in Tel Aviv.
- A driver waived repair costs for Mital, whose husband was wounded in the war, calling her a hero.
- Chabad's network in Israel has a record 1,401 emissary families operating 984 centers.
- Silverman's family continues his legacy by baking and distributing his favorite cookies.
- The tefillin of Uriel Aviad Silverman miraculously survived a tank explosion in Gaza.
Tefillin belonging to fallen soldiers Uriel Aviad Silverman and the fallen soldier, who were killed in Gaza, are now being used at a tefillin-laying station in Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square. Silverman's tefillin miraculously survived a blast that destroyed the tank they were in, remaining kosher. His family decided to use them to inspire others, placing them at the station alongside the fallen soldier's tefillin. This initiative allows thousands of passersby to connect with the mitzvah and remember the soldiers' sacrifice.
Beyond the tefillin, Silverman's family continues his legacy of joy and kindness by baking and distributing his favorite cookies nationwide, following his recipes. His parents, David and Aviva Silverman, recently visited the yeshiva where he studied, bridging the spiritual legacy of the tefillin with the sweet continuation of his love for baking and spreading happiness.
In a separate story, a woman named Mital, whose husband was wounded in the war, was involved in a minor car accident. The other driver was concerned about the cost of repairs, but Mital explained her husband's injury. The driver, upon learning this, insisted on dropping the matter, saying, "Leave it be. Nonsense. Keep being a hero and strong!" He refused any payment, which Mital interpreted as a gesture of respect and understanding for her family's sacrifice.
Meanwhile, the Chabad emissary network is expanding significantly in Israel, reaching a new record. At the 39th annual Global Chabad Emissaries Conference in New York, it was reported that 1,401 emissary families operate 984 Chabad centers across Israel. This past year alone saw the addition of 68 new emissary couples and 40 new centers, marking substantial growth in the organization's activities within the country. Globally, over 6,000 emissary families serve in more than 100 countries, dedicated to spreading Judaism and strengthening Jewish connections.
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