Day 32 of 36
“The pain is temporary, the pride is eternal.”
Major Gal Shabat z”l
Pride
Wednesday | 19 Tishrei 5787 | September 30, 2026 | Sukkot – Day 5
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Temporary Pain, Eternal Pride: How do you handle temporary pain and challenges in pursuit of long-term pride and purpose? What helps you carry temporary burdens?
A Heart Like the Sea: How do you cultivate a big, compassionate heart? What helps you hold space for people different from you? As an exercise, try expanding your natural circles of care and interest – notice what effect that has on you.
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How Gal lived
Gal, son of Ilana and Shuki, brother to Coral and Liam, was engaged to Roni. He grew up in Katzir and served as commander of the Chetz Company, 202nd Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade. He loved the sea, kite surfing, and free diving. His soldiers, most of them lone soldiers and Haredim, affectionately called him “Shabbat Dad” – Gal cared for all their needs while training them to be excellent fighters. His heart was like the great sea – broad and endlessly kind. He died of wounds after being critically injured in battles at the Jabalia refugee camp while shielding his soldiers. He was 24 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 10 February 2000 (4 Adar I 5760)
- Fell:
- 19 May 2024 (11 Iyyar 5784)
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