Day 22 of 36
“Never leave a friend behind.”
Sgt. Amit Tsur z”l
Loyalty
Sunday | 9 Tishrei 5787 | September 20, 2026 | Erev Yom Kippur
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Loyalty to Friends: How loyal are you to your friends? Are you there for them, even when it’s tough? Try to think of something you can do to strengthen your friendships.
The Courage to Charge Forward: When was the last time you took initiative to protect others? What gives you the courage to act when you are called to defend others, even if it would be easier to stand back?
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How Amit lived
Amit, youngest son of Liora and Eyal, brother to Rotem and Yarden, grew up in Elyachin and served as a combat soldier in the 51st Battalion, Golani Brigade. He was a child filled with love – charismatic, opinionated, cheerful, and kind, always there for others. Initially placed in the Border Defense Corps, a month before his draft he insisted on enlisting to Golani and succeeded. On October 7th, on patrol with Ori Loker z"l and commander Itay Maor z"l, they were first to spot an attempted infiltration and fought bravely to defend the communities. In a determined and resourceful battle, Amit fell. He was 19 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 20 June 2004 (1 Tammuz 5764)
- Fell:
- 7 October 2023 (22 Tishrei 5784)
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