Day 30 of 36
“Nothing is to be taken for granted. Appreciate everything you are given.”
Sgt. Ido Ovadia z”l
Gratitude
Monday | 17 Tishrei 5787 | September 28, 2026 | Sukkot – Day 3
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Gratitude: What do you take for granted in your life? When was the last time you truly thanked someone for something that seemed "ordinary"?
Patience: What place does patience have in your life? Are you able to wait for the right moment and not act impulsively? Do you keep faith in your goals over time?
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How Ido lived
Ido, eldest son of Yifat Lota and Ofer, brother to Yaara and Amit, served as a combat soldier in the Tzabar Battalion of the Givati Brigade and as an APC commander. He was known as a sociable guy with friends everywhere, he never complained and had endless patience. Driven by camaraderie, he always acted with modesty, seriousness, and immense motivation, even when it was hard. He loved to play tennis and basketball and dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver. He fell in Gaza with 10 comrades when the APC he was in was hit by an anti-tank missile. He was 19 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 4 February 2004 (12 Shevat 5764)
- Fell:
- 31 October 2023 (16 Cheshvan 5784)
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