After Israeli families have received that dreaded knock at the door, hearing the life-shattering news of a fallen son, daughter, parent, spouse or sibling, I start my job. As a bereavement officer for the Israel Defense Forces, I accompany these broken families through their mourning journey, offering practical, emotional and rabbinic support, often for years.
There are more than 1,150 families on this feared and dreaded path since Oct. 7, 2023, each one a stark reminder of the ultimate costs of serving.
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