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"I hoped that Elisha would come back, that we would continue building our home and raising our children together," says Hadas Levinshtern in a poignant conversation during the shiva for her husband. "His whole life revolved around Torah, and when the war broke out, it was clear to him that he would volunteer to fight; he thought of nothing else."

On Simchat Torah, when Omri Cohen, the security officer of Neve, found himself safeguarding an entire settlement with seven weapons and providing aid to dozens of injured people, he believed: "In the end, there will be light." Now he reveals the moving song he is releasing these days.

After managing the 'Jewish Home' in northern India, Shagiv Shariki and his wife decided to head south and establish a 'Jewish Home' in the Gaza envelope. Thousands of soldiers have already visited them, and they don't rest for a moment.

When Eliyahu Kalimi and the children of Gilo began collecting bottles to purchase a Torah scroll, nobody believed it would happen. Yet, reality surpassed all imagination. Now, they are concluding their two-year collection effort and preparing for the Torah's inauguration. "This will be a Torah scroll for all of Israel."

Rabbi Yaakov Meir Elkoubi, the rabbi of Ketziot Prison, often meets inmates with tzitzit and a kippah asking how to strengthen themselves, and he's not surprised. He mentions a growing spiritual awakening at the prison. How does this relate to the book he is about to release?

The moment Nachman Shilian decided to rise above himself and get up to go to the synagogue was the moment that saved his life, as shortly after, a missile struck his house directly. "It's an absolute miracle," he says emotionally, recounting the harrowing experience.

In the most vulnerable areas of the country – in the South and North, people live without accessible protected areas, warns researcher Yaron Hoffman-Dishon. "The biggest issue is that it often involves the weaker populations and the elderly." The writing is on the wall.

Rabbi Uri Menashe aimed to strengthen Shabbat observance but did not expect the stickers he printed to spread nationwide, appearing on private vehicles and trucks. Now, marking a decade of this unique initiative, he shares touching stories.

After two months of research and great interest in the Jewish history of Gaza, tour guide Israel Shapira releases a fascinating book revealing untold details about the city and its connection to the Jewish people.

Before he fell in battle in Gaza, Yossi Hershkowitz sent a letter to his parents: "Thank you for teaching me to give without expecting anything in return." To his students, he wrote: "Do not speak slander; we are all brothers." Now his father shares his story in a tearful interview.

After surviving an attack, Racheli Elisheva Schwartz went through an emotionally challenging period. Eight years later, she confidently states, "Because of what I went through, I grew closer to Hashem." And how does her infant son factor into the story?

What is the experience of the children recently freed from captivity, who welcomed them and treated them at the hospital, and what lies ahead for them? Michal Dayan-Sherabi, a social worker at Schneider Hospital, reveals their activities over the past week.

KKL-JNF Hungary President Kobi Devit and Yaar Bach decided to create an exhibition to express the outcry of the kidnapped Israelis and set it up in the square near Budapest's Jewish Quarter. What were the reactions?

After 25 years in the field, Mohel Mordechai Zvi Solomon encounters inspiring stories of people deciding to undergo circumcision to bring merits to the Jewish people.

The war has significantly hindered the collection of bone marrow samples from suitable donors. Ezer Mizion is mobilizing efforts to find donations for about 20 cancer patients in urgent need.

The artist Hodaya Bouchari learned about the story of Rachel Vaknin, who lost her two sons at a party in Re'em, and decided to create an eternal memory for her. Here is the outcome.

Rafi Sahara, who grows most of the country's cucumbers, is certain that a significant shortage is expected this year. Aryeh Bernes, who grows fruit orchards in Shomera, discovered that they are now considered "firing zones," and Sharon Cohen's greenhouses in the south were directly hit by missiles. Farmers talk about the situation: "Agriculture is in a terrible state, and it's hard to believe it will improve."

When Noam Tzror faced challenges during her visits to mikvahs, she decided to act by launching the 'Mikveh Online' website, where appointments can be easily booked, confirmations for specific times received, and payments made. "Women simply bless me for it," she says.

Just thirty days after burying her son, Livot Malka visits hotels, supporting women who have been evacuated from their homes, comforting bereaved families, and teaching how to view the good even in difficult times. "When I empower women, I also empower myself," she explains.

Over 1050 instances of putting on tefillin, communal challah separations, and open Jewish channels in inmate rooms are just some of the heartwarming phenomena currently seen in Northern District prisons. Northern District Chaplain shares more.