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Former Hamas Captive Removes Tattoo That Revealed His Jewish Identity in Gaza

Rom Breslavsky, a former Hamas captive in Gaza, has removed a tattoo that revealed his Jewish identity, which caused him suffering during captivity. He shared his emotional journey of healing and spiritual renewal following his release about a year ago.

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Former Hamas Captive Removes Tattoo That Revealed His Jewish Identity in Gaza
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What happened

  1. 01Rom Breslavsky removed a tattoo that identified him as Jewish during his Hamas captivity in Gaza.
  2. 02Hamas militants forced him to wear a jacket in Gaza's heat to hide the tattoo.
  3. 03Jewish law forbids tattoos, making his mark a source of spiritual conflict.
  4. 04Breslavsky expressed gratitude to God and commitment to serve despite the painful removal process.
  5. 05His story reflects a broader trend of religious returnees removing tattoos.
  6. 06Rabbi Binyamin Chuta and Rabbi Asa Paz have addressed tattoo removal in religious contexts.
Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original

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