Former Hamas Captive Eli Cohen Calls to Recite 'Shema Yisrael' at Wedding Ceremony

First reported by Walla · 18 hours ago

What happened

Eli Cohen, freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, married Ziv Avod and emotionally invited guests to recite the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer during the ceremony at Havat Ronit.

• 01Eli Cohen survived 505 days in Hamas captivity before marrying Ziv Avod.
• 02The wedding took place at Havat Ronit and was officiated by Chief Rabbi David Lau and Rabbi Shai Graucher.
• 03Cohen reflected on October 7 as the day his life changed and captivity began.
• 04He promised God to pause the wedding to thank Him and invite guests to recite 'Shema Yisrael.'
• 05Cohen dedicated his speech to his late father, thanking him for spiritual support during captivity.
• 06He invited attendees to join him in reciting the prayer, emphasizing it was voluntary.

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