"Hashem is a Good Father": Top 10 Quotes of Ze'ev Revach

Ze'ev Revach, of blessed memory, the film and theater actor, passed away yesterday (Shabbat). Revach will be remembered for his warm and beloved character, leaving behind touching quotes on faith, tradition, and family.

In recent years, Revach became stronger in his faith, began to put on tefillin, and shared about his life journey in an interview with Hidabroot.

Here are the 10 selected quotes:

1. "My grandfather and the other immigrants from Morocco were very simple and faithful people, and this is the first thing I received from them. They came to the land truly believing they were the generation of redemption and the Messiah."

2. "When we become worthy of the Land of Israel, you will see that it will return its fruits."

3. "I was mainly connected, and still am, to Yiftach. He was an exceptional warrior, a Jewish leader, and I really loved him."

4. "I saw in Hashem a mass of goodness. Not angry and vengeful, but a good father who, even when upset with us, does everything out of love."

5. "My grandchildren are ultra-Orthodox, and I strive to give them full respect. When I visit the homes of my ultra-Orthodox granddaughters and daughters, I behave completely as a religious person, so as not to hurt anyone."

6. "When my father was in his last days, he gave me his tefillin as a gift, and it moved me greatly. Since then, I put on my father's tefillin every day and wrap myself in his tallit."

7. "The mitzvah of giving charity in secret is the commandment I was raised on, and it appeals to me greatly."

8. "Our Shabbat meals are very family-oriented – my wife usually cooks cholent and fish. We love to drink wine, and we all enjoy and rejoice together."

9. "In the home I grew up in, there was always talk of loving Israel and that I must set an example and keep the family united."

10. "If I succeed in leaving behind even one percent of what my father left, I will be content."

A Journey Between Souls - An Interview with Ze'ev Revach, the Most Beloved Actor. To watch, click here