Day 10 of 36
“When I help someone who’s struggling, it’s not a struggle for me.”
Master Sgt. Avihay Amsalem z”l
Helping others
Tuesday | 26 Elul 5786 | September 8, 2026
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Help Along the Way: How do you relate to the effort required to support others? Does it feel like a burden or a privilege?
Seek the Struggle: How do you notice who around you may need help? Are you actively seeking opportunities to support someone else?
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How Avihay lived
Avihay, son of Ruth and Gavriel, and brother to Shira Emuna and Liraz, served as a reservist radio operator in the CO’s command team, 7008th Battalion, 551st Brigade. A beloved and valued employee at Elbit, he was an outstanding electrical engineering student. He lived with his wife and two daughters at the “Talpiot” youth village, where he was the foster father for 12 girls. He was known for his kindness, big smile, pursuit of excellence, creativity, and humility. He fell in battle during a clash with terrorists. His third daughter was born three months after his death. He was 30 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 14 May 1993 (24 Iyar 5753)
- Fell:
- 9 October 2023 (24 Tishrei 5784)
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