Day 27 of 36
“Don’t stop because you’re tired. Stop because you’ve succeeded.”
Staff Sgt. Hallel Solomon z”l
Persistence
Friday | 14 Tishrei 5787 | September 25, 2026 | Erev Sukkot
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True Perseverance: Are you able to persist in the things that matter to you? How do you distinguish between true exhaustion and simple avoidance?
Peacemaker: In what ways do you work to bring people together? What is your contribution to creating a positive, unifying, and uplifting atmos phere in your surroundings?
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How Hallel lived
Hallel, son of Ronit and Mordechai, and brother to Yasmin, Hila, Vered, and Shaked Tzuriya, served as the lead "Negev" gunner in the Tzabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade. He was known for his kindness, humility, and endless generosity. Affectionately called "the peacemaker", Hallel had a unique ability to bring people together and create harmony wherever he went. On October 7th, he courageously went into battle, driven by his deep love for his homeland and its citizens, which he was determined to protect. He fell in Gaza alongside ten of his comrades when their armored personnel carrier was struck by an anti-tank missile. He was 20 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 1 December 2002 (26 Kislev 5763)
- Fell:
- 31 October 2023 (16 Cheshvan 5784)
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