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Hamas Stole My Son, Not My Soul
Eitan Mor saved many lives on 10/7 before he was taken hostage to Gaza, where he still remains captured. Hear his father's incredible message of faith, strength, and determination amid these most challenging of times.
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Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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Samantha Leon
September 25, 2024
The part about how to observe the holiday of Simchat Torah really resonated with me. I've been asking myself that a lot too. We can't and shouldn't forget what happened on October 7 or the psychological/emotional fallout, but on the other hand, neither should we intrude on the joy of the day with memories of tragedy. What happens when the day of joy is the day of tragedy? Reply
Linda
Australia
February 21, 2025
in response to Samantha Leon:
It's really hard. Life is bittersweet. We must celebrate the joys and the sorrows. There is a place for both. (I am not Chabad; it's just a fact.)
Ecclesiates says there's a time for weeping and a time for joy. We can do both.
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Hanna miriam
1016 s point view street
September 12, 2024
Hi! Thank u for sharing ur story...... Reply
Efraim Mendelovici
Kfar Saba, Israel
September 12, 2024
Shalom Hana, I am so much moved by what Eitan's father recounts and the courage of this blessed family. When the prayers for Medinat Israel, the IDF soldiers and the hostages are recited during the Shabat service at the synagogue, I shall certainly include Eitan in my prayers.
Just a suggestion Hana : Eitan's father states that his son asked , if he would be kidnapped by palestinian terrorists , to not give up to their demands. If this is known by the terrorists holding him, it would be worst for Eitan. Perhaps you could suppress this portion from your bright interview.
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Rochelle
Israel
September 12, 2024
In the merit of such righteous people may we be saved! And may we try to emulate them!!! Reply
Helena
September 12, 2024
wonderful testimony of such much faith . May God give you , your wife and your children more strength to survive this nightmare. Reply
Stan
USA
September 11, 2024
The strength of his faith is admirable. May God be with Eitan Mor, the other hostages, and their families in this time of trouble. God bless Israel. Reply
Batya
Jerusalem
September 11, 2024
People of Israel are made of a different fabric. Reply
Jodi Nicastro
Stony Brook
September 10, 2024
Chana,
I cried listening to this interview as I’m sure everyone who heard it did. I cried even harder when you spoke afterwards. You said what were all feeling, helpless and in so much pain just thinking about the hostages and their families. How is it that these families give strength to the rest of Klal Yisrael to keep praying for the safe return of the hostages and peace in our beloved land of Israel. This was the perfect interview after the murder of the “beautiful 6”! Thank you.
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BRING THEM HOME NOW
September 6, 2024
I have no words... I'm crying now. I can't even try to fathom...
God, just bring all the hostages home NOW!!!!
Thank You Tzvika, Eitan, All the Soldiers, Hostages and People of Israel!
Am Yisroel Chai!
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Linda
Australia
March 1, 2025
in response to SHLOMO YABRA:
Phase 2 died yesterday.
This is the "time for peace and a time for war" part.
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Please put the donation page in English as well to make it easier to donate. That'd be really good.