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Chief Rabbi Comforts Family of Soldier Yehuda Katz Whose Body Returned After 40 Years
Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar comforted the family of IDF soldier Yehuda Katz, whose remains were returned to Israel after over 40 years. Rabbi Bar shared memories of Katz's dedication to Torah study and military service, highlighting his leadership and discipline.
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- 01Yehuda Katz's remains returned to Israel after 40+ years, prompting family condolences.
- 02Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar shared personal memories from their yeshiva days.
- 03Katz chose to leave the restroom to the army bus via the study hall, symbolizing Torah's role.
- 04Katz led soldiers in joyful dances before missions, showing leadership and discipline.
- 05Rabbi Bar compared returning Katz's body to Moses carrying Joseph's bones from Egypt.
- 06Katz exemplifies the ideal path of a son of immigrants serving Israel faithfully.
He emphasized the spiritual significance of bringing Katz's body home, likening it to biblical redemption.
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