Day 28 of 36
“One who accustoms himself to joy will never fall to sadness.”
Staff Sgt. Dolev Amoyal z”l
Joy
Shabbat | 15 Tishrei 5787 | September 26, 2026 | Sukkot – Day 1
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Habit of Joy: How do you accustom yourself to experience joy? What daily actions bring you to happiness? Try, as an exercise, to consciously bring yourself to joy.
Joy as a Choice: How do you choose joy, even in difficult circumstances? What helps you avoid “falling into sadness”?
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How Dolev lived
Dolev, eldest son of Yael and Yaniv, brother to Or, grew up in Netanya and served as a frontline machine gunner (Negev) in B Company “Silent Wolves,” 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade. He was known for his winning smile with two dimples, his kind heart to everyone he met, and his joyful spirit. On October 7th, after hearing from friends at Nahal Oz that terrorists had overrun the base, he insisted on joining them in battle. He was killed by a missile while volunteering to help rescue wounded from the Paga outpost. The message he left behind was posted to his status three days before he fell. He was 21 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 20 August 2002 (12 Elul 5762)
- Fell:
- 7 October 2023 (23 Tishrei 5784)
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