Day 14 of 36
“Always hold your head up, not your hands up.”
Staff Sgt. Eden Alon Levy z”l
Dignity
Shabbat | 1 Tishrei 5787 | September 12, 2026 | Rosh Hashana – Day 1
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Head Held High: How do you maintain self- respect and confidence even in challenging moments? What helps you not to give up your dignity?
Don’t Give Up: In what areas of life do you tend to “give up” too soon? How can you build more mental resilience? Try not giving up at a point where you normally would, and see how it feels.
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How Eden lived
Eden, daughter of Inbar and Asher, sister to Roy, Nofar, Shani, and Tamir, served as a search and rescue combatant and a basic training instructor at Zikim Training Base. Known for her constant smile and deep blue gaze that touched hearts, on October 7th she fought with courage and determination alongside her comrades against dozens of terrorists who stormed the Zikim base. Through her heroic actions, she and five others prevented the capture of the base and saved over a hundred lives. She always saw the other, believed in them, and gave them strength. She was 19 years old when she fell.
- Born:
- 12 April 2004 (21 Nisan 5764)
- Fell:
- 7 October 2023 (22 Tishrei 5784)
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