Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman came to visit the wounded soldiers at Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, going from room to room to bless the wounded for a speedy recovery. He met with the families, encouraging the families of the soldiers, imbuing them with hope for their loved one’s speedy recovery.
Evyatar Zitouni was awaiting the Rabbi’s visit with his family. Zitouni, company commander and commander of squad commanders in the 450th battalion of the Paratroopers, was mortally wounded in combat in Kisufim on the Black Saturday of October 7th. Upon his arrival to the hospital, Rabbi Grossman visited Zitouni, placing an ancient coin on his forehead and a few hours later, Zitouni opened his eyes and began to speak with his doctors and told them that the moment the coin was placed on his head he felt a strong ‘boom’ while in a coma. Since that time, the two have formed a special bond. When the Rabbi saw Zitouni, he couldn’t hide his emotions and said: “With God’s help, we will dance together at your wedding.” Evyatar’s mother, Natalie thanked the Rabbi for coming back to visit Evyatar and said: “Thanks to you, miracles have occurred.”
Singer Yaakov Shwekey: “In every generation, they rise up to destroy to us, and the Holy One Blessed be He saves us from their hands. We have witnessed a true saving of a life. It is encouraging to hear about these moving moments.” Rabbi Grossman and singer Shwekey broke out in a moving song with those who were in the room with Evyatar.
