Day 33 of 36
“The day is long and life is short. Make the most of it, and don’t forget to enjoy the journey. I truly love you all…”
Staff Sgt. Ido Harush z”l
Enjoying the journey
Thursday | 20 Tishrei 5787 | October 1, 2026 | Sukkot – Day 6
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Making the Most of Each Day: How do you make sure you’re really living and not just passing the days? Try choosing one thing that’s important to you and push it forward to completion.
Enjoying the Journey: How do you find enjoyment in the process, not just the goal? What helps you keep a sense of joy, even during hard work?
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How Ido lived
Ido, son of Shalhevet and Yaniv, brother to Rotem and Adia Hadasa, grew up in Mitzpe Ramon, raised to love the land and the people. A graduate of the “Minsharim Kalu” pre-army academy, he served as a tank commander in the 77th Battalion, 7th Armored Brigade. On October 7th, when the alarms sounded, he got his soldiers into shelter and rushed to help a fellow soldier standing guard alone at the gate. He went into battle in shorts and sandals with just his personal weapon and one magazine, fighting exposed against many terrorists, and fell in heroic combat. He was 21 years old when he fell.
- Born:
- 25 December 2001 (10 Tevet 5762)
- Fell:
- 7 October 2023 (22 Tishrei 5784)
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