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War amputee puts on tefillin after losing both legs

The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.

War amputee puts on tefillin after losing both legs

'Closure for me'

Captivity survivor and wounded warrior meet

At a Jerusalem ceremony, a former hostage and wounded Golani soldier recount captivity, loss, and recovery, highlighting resilience and hope.

Captivity survivor and wounded warrior meet

Wounded warrior Ari Spitz to light Independence Day torch

Ari Spitz, who lost an arm and two legs in Gaza and went through a tough road to recovery, has been selected to light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

Wounded warrior Ari Spitz to light Independence Day torch

'We created a country in order to live here forever'

President Rivlin hosts tribute to IDF wounded and terror victims. Guests speak of optimism, disappointment.

'We created a country in order to live here forever'

Still Fighting: My Son, Yehuda Yitzchak

David Hayisre'eli tells the story of his son, who was wounded in Gaza a year ago and 'strengthens all of us with his spiritual prowess.'

Still Fighting: My Son, Yehuda Yitzchak

Chief Rabbi Lau Supports Wounded IDF Veterans

Rabbi Lau, himself an IDF major in reserves, visits IDF rehab center ahead of Memorial Day, gives Torah class.

Chief Rabbi Lau Supports Wounded IDF Veterans

Badly Wounded Officer is Awake

Second Lt. Ahiya Klein, wounded in Gaza Thursday, is talking. Doctors optimistic about his eyes.

Badly Wounded Officer is Awake

Armless Combat Soldier Provides Inspirational Message

One of the participants at the AIPAC conference was Izzy Ezagui, a combat soldier who lost his arm in a mortar shell explosion.

Armless Combat Soldier Provides Inspirational Message

'Wounded Warriors' Visit Israel

For the second year in a row, a group of American wounded soldiers toured Israel and met fellow IDF soldiers.

'Wounded Warriors' Visit Israel