Harav Shaul Alter, the Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva of Pnei Menachem in Eretz Yisroel, visited the grieving family of Ori Danino, hy”d, who was recently murdered by Hamas while held hostage in a southern Gaza terror tunnel. Rav Shaul, renowned for his deep compassion and sensitivity, offered divrei chizzuk to Ori’s father and brothers as they sat shiva for their son and brother.
Ori Danino’s story is one of remarkable heroism. A participant at Nova music festival on Oct. 7, Ori initially escaped the violence but courageously returned to the scene to help rescue others. His selflessness led to his capture by Hamas, and he was held in captivity in Gaza for nearly a year. Tragically, Ori was murdered just as IDF troops were closing in on a rescue attempt.
Rav Alter expressed admiration for Ori’s bravery and sacrifice, calling his actions a testament to his remarkable character.
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@147 He blessed them as well.
@147 – Perhaps the Gerrer Rosh Yeshivah (he is not the Rebbe) was relying on the words of the Mishanh. Should these words – אל תרבה שיחה עם האשה – not be his and our ultimate guide? Do they not express the רצון השם and the שכל with which the world was created and upon the which the world is sustained? Are we to allow our personal feelings and outlooks guide us away from the clearly stated רצון השם? Can we risk that?
This conflict has been raging on for close to one year. Many casualties were shomrei torah umitzvos. Why are we not seeing or hearing more roshei yeshivas and chassidish rabbonim being menachem aveil?