Day 31 of 36
“Always smiling.”
Sgt. Osher (Simha) Barzilay z”l
Optimism
Tuesday | 18 Tishrei 5787 | September 29, 2026 | Sukkot – Day 4
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How Osher lived
Osher, daughter of Tiki and Lior, and sister to Sapir, Eden, Yarin, Yarden, and Chen, served as an Operations Sergeant at the Nahal Oz outpost in the Border Defense Corps. On October 7th, she worked until the final moments to alert forces and call for help, doing everything she could to save lives. She volunteered with Magen David Adom, studied neuroscience at the Weizmann Institute, and dreamed of becoming a brain surgeon. She was known for the light she radiated and the joy she brought wherever she went. Her smile is present in every photo she took. She was 19 years old when she fell.
- Born:
- 10 June 2004 (21 Sivan 5764)
- Fell:
- 7 October 2023 (22 Tishrei 5784)
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