Day 20 of 36
“You have ambition, you have ability, you can move mountains – so do it. Soar with it, with life – not as a routine job, but as a mission.”
Capt. Alina Pravosudova z”l
Mission
Friday | 7 Tishrei 5787 | September 18, 2026
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Move Mountains: What causes or goals in your life are worth moving mountains for? Are you giving them the energy and commitment they deserve?
Soar with Life: What does it mean to “soar with life” for you? Are you living with enthusiasm and passion, giving your dreams room to take flight?
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How Alina lived
Alina, daughter of Olga and Michael and sister to Daniel, she grew up in Haifa and served as district and authority officer in the Home Front Command, preparing Negev residents for emergencies. She volunteered at Magen David Adom from a young age and dreamed of becoming a doctor. On October 7th, she was serving as a duty officer at Urim base when terrorists infiltrated, she protected her soldiers with her body, fired at the terrorists, hit several, and was killed by a grenade. She was a redhead, affectionately called “Orange Heart.” She was 23 years old when she fell.
- Born:
- 3 June 2000 (29 Iyyar 5760)
- Fell:
- 7 October 2023 (22 Tishrei 5784)
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