Izzy Ezagui, an American-born one-armed squad commander in the Israel Defense Forces, shared this past summer what inspired him to started lighting Chanukah candles again.
He was speaking at the National Jewish Retreat in Washington, DC, after being presented the Jewish Hero Award.
An IDF paratrooper who returned to combat after a serious injury, Ezagui received the award in recognition of his courage, fortitude, Jewish pride, and heroic commitment to Am Yisroel.
After accepting the award on behalf of all IDF heroes, Ezagui shares a moving Chanukah story that happened to him.
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a model of will power at its finest
Love you Izzy!!!!
your an inspiration to shluchim!
I’m in tears hearing your words and seeing you express the true continuation of the Chanukah miracles and lights…
Izzy – your integrity, sacrifice, faith, and bravery – an unwavering answer to the call of Matityahu Kohen Godol and his son Yehuda HaMacabi and an undeniable sequel to Am Yisrael’s ancient story…
ASHREICHEM! – May Hashem reward all your efforts and you should proudly celebrate the ultimate joy of Geulah HoAmitis V’HaShleima with Moshiach Tzidkeinu Now!
T.H. Israel
GO IZZY YOU ARE #1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He obviously thinks so…
so moving. wow
What a beautiful neshama. We want Moshiach now.
Gives me tears