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S. Cherlin Bethesda December 15, 2023

Absolutely amazing! Reply

Lyndon Patrick Berchy Kristineham. Sweden October 25, 2023

I am absolutely humbled to listen and perceive this soldier- His light that he shines to every Jew- It's like saying- know your heritance. Reply

Nechama Dina Hendel Jerusalem October 25, 2023

Kol hakavod!! Great interview. Yossi Bluming is a real inspiration- may Hashem protect him always. together with all of Am Yisrael. Reply

David Alaska October 24, 2023

WOW! What a fine young man.....bone chilling that he was to get out of the Army in a months time......

G-d keep this fine young man safe... Reply

Moshe Kline Brooklyn October 24, 2023

This was such an amazing interview, especially in such trying times.
Thanks for the inspiration!! May Hashem protect him and all the other IDF soldiers!! May we soon merit to see Moshiach and be able to be in the only necessary army of Tzivos Hashem!! Reply

DC Singapore October 24, 2023

Hashem, who can be as fine as your chosen Nation?
They are simply the best.
May Hashem grant all the IDF soldiers protection and victory. Reply

Yisroel Lazerson Be'er Sheva October 24, 2023

Kol hakavod, may Hashem keep you and all Yidden safe and secure Reply

Carolyn Foster St.Louis October 13, 2023

Wonderful foresight interview from the IDF soldier. Reply

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