A moving moment took place on Friday night at the tish of the Toldos Aharon Rebbe in Yerushalayim’s Meah Shearim neighborhood, Matzav.com has learned, when the Rebbe sent a piece of challah – some shirayim – to Agam Berger, a survivor of Hamas captivity, who was present in the ezras noshim.
Agam Berger was in Yerushalayim for a special Shabbos organized by the Kesher Yehudi organization – an incredible initiative led by various activists, including R’ Shmuel Yosef (Ralph) Rieder – which hosted hundreds of alumni from pre-army academies for a weekend of connection and inspiration.
During the tish, held at the main Toldos Aharon beis medrash, Berger’s father, Shlomi Berger, was called up by the Rebbe, who warmly praised the tremendous kiddush Hashem brought about by his daughter. The Rebbe then handed him a portion of challah to give to Agam, who was observing the tish from the women’s gallery.
Later over Shabbos, Agam Berger shared with the assembled participants of the Kesher Yehudi Shabbaton powerful reflections on her time in captivity. She recounted how she clung to her faith and mitzvah observance even in the darkest moments, drawing strength from her emunah and the Jewish identity that sustained her throughout the ordeal.
Yay
Friday night Tisch? With a microphone and cameras???