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Israeli Captive Completes Torah Scroll After Two Years in Hamas Captivity
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli soldier Roei Breslavsky, held captive by Hamas for two years, completed a Torah scroll started during his captivity, symbolizing hope and faith. The scroll was initiated by Tzachi Amoyal, who waited to finish it until Breslavsky's release. Breslavsky's completion of the scroll marked a deeply emotional moment and a spiritual milestone in his journey after captivity.
- 01Israeli captive Roei Breslavsky completed a Torah scroll begun during his Hamas captivity.
- 02Tzachi Amoyal initiated the scroll and refused to finish it until Breslavsky's release.
- 03The completion ceremony was a national moment symbolizing hope and faith.
- 04Breslavsky expressed deep gratitude and spiritual renewal upon finishing the scroll.
- 05Post-release, Breslavsky removed a tattoo and adopted a large kippah as part of his spiritual journey.
- 06The Torah scroll symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and resilience.
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