IDF Soldiers Read Memorial Torah Scroll at Bofor Fortress in Lebanon
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
A Torah scroll honoring 14 fallen Israeli soldiers was brought to the Bofor fortress in Lebanon, where current Golani Brigade soldiers read from it, symbolizing a generational connection and a message of unity. The initiative was led by Menachem Goldberg, who knew the fallen personally, and was inspired by his son. The event commemorated the 1982 battle and reinforced the call to overcome divisions with love and togetherness.
- 01A Torah scroll honoring 14 fallen soldiers was brought to Bofor fortress in Lebanon after 40 years.
- 02Menachem Goldberg, who knew the fallen, led the initiative inspired by his son.
- 03Young Golani soldiers read from the scroll at the historic battle site.
- 04The event symbolized a connection between past and present soldiers.
- 05Goldberg emphasized unity beyond political and social divisions in Israel.
- 06The scroll returned to Hoshaya carrying symbolic Lebanese dust, closing a generational circle.
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