Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Writes Letter in National Memorial Torah Scroll

On Tuesday, the Israeli Fire and Rescue Authority held a moving ceremony at its headquarters to write letters in a special Torah scroll dedicated to the memory of all Israeli fallen soldiers. This Torah scroll will be placed in the new synagogue of the National Memorial Hall on Mount Herzl. The event marked a historic milestone, officially recognizing the Fire and Rescue personnel who died in service as equal to other fallen soldiers in Israel's national memorial.

The national Torah writing project is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defense, the "Yad Labanim" organization, and the Israel Defense Forces, based on a law originally drafted by David Ben-Gurion. The law mandates the creation of a Torah scroll to commemorate fallen soldiers, with bereaved families actively participating in writing the letters in memory of their loved ones. Aryeh Moalem, Deputy Director and Head of Families, Commemoration, and Heritage at the Ministry of Defense, emphasized the importance of the families' involvement, describing the event as a profound act of remembrance and legacy.

During the ceremony, Fire and Rescue Commissioner Major General Eyal Caspi personally wrote letters in the Torah scroll alongside scribe Rabbi Roy Shenir, who guided the writing with ink and quill on parchment, reciting the phrase "for the sanctity of the Torah scroll." Caspi expressed that writing in the National Memorial Torah is a great and emotional honor, symbolizing the unity of the Israeli people, the continuity of generations, and the shared commitment to remember those who fell for the country's security. He highlighted the Fire and Rescue Authority's deep connection to the values of commemoration, memory, and national responsibility, and its partnership with bereaved families and all Israeli security agencies.