18Forty Podcast Hadas Hershkovitz: On Loss: A Husband, Father, Soldier [Loss 3/3]
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Jul 29, 2025 In a poignant conversation, Hadas Hershkovitz shares her journey of loss after her husband, Yossi, was killed in Gaza. She discusses the urgency her grief has brought to her mission of uplifting the Jewish People. Hadas reflects on the anger and blame that often accompany tragedy and emphasizes the importance of community and unity in healing. Through personal anecdotes, she explores the power of faith, the transformative role of music, and how collective experiences help navigate grief, ultimately celebrating resilience and shared purpose.
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Exile Diminishes Divine Vision
- Exile dims the divine vision making God’s presence seem diminished and distant.
- Redemption requires restoring a broad, unifying vision of divinity beyond trauma and narrow survival.
IDF Commander's Call for Unity
- An IDF commander’s speech emphasized unity beyond political and religious divides to protect Israel’s eternity.
- He invoked Rebbe Akiva’s teaching on Jewish peoplehood as central to their collective fight.
Yossi's Message of Unity
- Yossi Hershkovitz emphasized unity over divisions before departing for war.
- He told his students, "We are one nation, one family," reflecting his deep dedication to Jewish unity.
