Dear Brothers for Life Family, I want to update you on our accomplishments and goals for 2022, but first, I'd like to share with you my personal story and how your support has impacted my life. 13 years ago, I was reborn. On January 13, 2009, I was serving as a paratrooper in the IDF. We were tasked with taking over a building in a highly populated and dangerous part of Gaza. I followed my commander, Aaron, into the building, and as we reached the 3rd floor we were rocked by a horrific explosion. Terrorists had detonated a powerful bomb which caused the entire building to collapse. I was thrown by the force of the explosion out to the backyard, and Aaron was left trapped under heavy chunks of concrete. We were both severely injured. Thankfully, we were quickly evacuated by helicopter to a hospital, where I was treated for burns and shrapnel in my upper body and eye, and Aaron for a head injury which left him in a coma for 6 weeks. Thanks to the medical staff and G-d, we both began to recover, and I was able to return to my unit to continue my service. Although I had made progress in my physical recovery, I suffered from PTSD that dominated my life. Everything changed for me when I met Brothers for Life in 2011. Thanks to this organization, I was able to steadily recover. I learned how to cope with my trauma and re-enter society. Then I received an educational scholarship and eventually joined the BFL leadership team. This brings me to the most important part of this message, not a focus on the past, but on the future. At Brothers for Life, we share our commitment to Israel and each other to inspire the Jewish nation. I am proud to say that, despite the challenges, we steadily are moving forward on an incredible journey of healing, strongly supported by your presence by our side.
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