Groom Honors Late Friend Hallel Yaniv at Wedding Ceremony in Kiryat Shmona

At the wedding of student Itayel Gvili and Neta Bikav Pisgat in Kiryat Shmona, Rabbi Ariel Barkai, head of the local yeshiva, commemorated Hallel Yaniv, a fellow student and close friend of the groom who was murdered alongside his brother Yigal in Hawara. Hallel's father, Shalom Yaniv, served as a witness at the ceremony. Rabbi Barkai reflected on the bond between the friends and the memory of the two brothers, describing Hallel as "one of the group and a good friend of Itayel." He also highlighted the importance of continuing their legacy through dedication to the people of Israel, Torah, and the land of Israel. Rabbi Barkai concluded by blessing the couple with love, brotherhood, peace, and the raising of a blessed generation. The ceremony was marked by emotional remembrance and a call to build a home rooted in commitment to Jewish values.