Father of Hostage Puts on Tefillin with Rabbi Lipskar
Chabad.org
In a poignant moment of faith and resilience, Rabbi Shalom Lipskar, who recently passed away, provided spiritual support to Itzik Gvili, the father of Ran, whose body was taken hostage in Gaza on October 7. During their encounter, Rabbi Lipskar helped Gvili put on tefillin, a symbolic Jewish practice that can offer comfort and strength during trying times. This gesture underscores the profound role of spiritual leaders in offering solace and encouragement to those facing personal tragedy and the unimaginable pain of hostage situations.