Rabbi David Turgeman Reflects on Finding Yehuda Katz’s Remains After 44 Years

First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi David Turgeman reflects on the discovery of his friend Yehuda Katz’s remains 44 years after the Battle of Sultan Yaakov. Katz, a gifted Torah scholar and soldier, was missing in action, and his fate was unknown until recently. The discovery brings closure to Turgeman and highlights Israel’s commitment to its fallen soldiers.

• 01Yehuda Katz’s remains were found 44 years after he went missing in the Battle of Sultan Yaakov.
• 02Rabbi David Turgeman, Katz’s friend and yeshiva head, describes the emotional impact of the discovery.
• 03Turgeman says the war only ended for him now, after decades of uncertainty.
• 04Israel’s long effort to locate Katz reflects deep societal commitment to soldiers.
• 05Turgeman and others avoided mourning Katz while he was missing, holding onto hope.
• 06Turgeman recalls Katz’s exceptional scholarship, character, and their shared military experiences.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew33 minutes ago

Rabbi David Turgeman Reflects on Finding Yehuda Katz’s Remains After 44 Years

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew39 minutes ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew47 minutes ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew51 minutes ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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