Day 24 of 36
“Don’t wait for others to ask – just help!”
Sgt. Eli Moshe Zimbalist z”l
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Tuesday | 11 Tishrei 5787 | September 22, 2026
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Seeing Without Being Asked: How do you develop the ability to notice the needs of those around you before they ask?
Simply Helping: What sometimes holds you back from offering help? How can you make helping others a natural habit?
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How Eli lived
Eli Moshe, son of Sara and Simmy, brother of Nechama, Aviva, Shira, Avraham, Shoshana and Batsheva, served as the communications officer in the Adir company, 601st Battalion, Combat Engineering Corps. He was known as a devoted person, always ready to help – even before being asked. He built pergolas, swings, and more - from wood - with skill and love. He dreamed of being a civil engineer and building the land. Despite harsh combat conditions, he observed halakha and would organize a minyan whenever possible. He fought with his head held high, believing in the righteousness of the path. He fell in battle in Gaza, fulfilling his duties with dedication. He was 21 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 16 March 2003 (12 Adar II 5763)
- Fell:
- 15 June 2024 (9 Sivan 5784)
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