"גם כי אלך" - הקלטת הלחן של יוסי הרשקוביץ הי''ד

Summary

On the evening of Shabbat Lech Lecha, Israeli forces began their ground entry into Gaza. Captain Moshe Leiter led a special combat unit, joined by Brigadier General Golan Vach and Lieutenant Colonel Doron Ziv. In a poignant moment, one of the soldiers, Yossi, shared a song he composed with his comrades in the darkness. Days later, Yossi was killed in an explosion, leaving a deep sense of loss. At Yossi's funeral, the song and the words of Psalms 23 bring solace, as his comrades reflect on his memory amidst the tragedy.

Takeaways

• 🔫 The ground entry into Gaza began on the evening of Shabbat Lech Lecha, 12th of Cheshvan, 5784 (October 27, 2023).
• 👨‍✈️ Captain Moshe Leiter led a special combat unit of Battalion 697 in Reserve Division 551 during the operation.
• 🧑‍✈️ Brigadier General Golan Vach, head of the Search and Rescue Unit, and Lieutenant Colonel Doron Ziv, the unit Intelligence Officer, also joined the mission.
• 🕶️ Golan and Doron remained with the combat unit for several days during the operation.
• 🎶 Yossi hummed a song he composed during the mission, which he shared during a poignant moment in complete darkness.
• 🕯️ Yossi's song, which he hummed for comfort, became a significant memory during the mission.
• 💥 On Friday, November 10, 2023, an explosive charge was activated against the unit, killing four soldiers, including Yossi, and injuring six others.
• 😔 The speaker expresses sorrow about being unable to recall the song Yossi composed after the explosion.
• 📖 At the funeral, the speaker remembers Psalm 23:4 as a source of comfort amidst the loss.
• 🙏 The reflection of Psalm 23 brings a sense of solace and spiritual strength during the period of mourning.

Q & A

What significant military event took place on the evening of Shabbat Lech Lecha, 12th of Cheshvan, 5784 (October 27, 2023)?

On this date, the ground entry into Gaza began, with forces led by Captain Moshe Leiter from Battalion 697 in Reserve Division 551 entering Beit Hanoun.

Who were the key figures leading the forces entering Beit Hanoun during the Gaza operation?

Captain Moshe Leiter led the forces, accompanied by Brigadier General Golan Vach, head of the Search and Rescue Unit, and Lieutenant Colonel Doron Ziv, the unit Intelligence Officer.

What notable event occurred involving Yossi during the operation?

Yossi hummed and later sang a song that he had composed to himself during the operation, creating a special moment in absolute darkness with his fellow soldiers.

What request did Yossi’s fellow soldier make when Yossi sang the song?

The soldier asked Yossi to sing the song again, and the second time, the soldier hummed along with him.

What tragic event occurred on Friday, the eve of Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah (November 10, 2023)?

An explosive charge was activated, killing four soldiers, including Yossi, and injuring another six soldiers.

How did the soldier feel after Yossi's death?

The soldier felt saddened, particularly because he could not remember the song that Yossi had sung during their time together.

What helped the soldier remember the song at Yossi's funeral?

The soldier recalled Psalms 23:4, 'I fear no harm, for You are with me,' which helped him remember the song at Yossi’s funeral.

What passage from the Psalms does the soldier recite at the end of the transcript?

The soldier recites Psalms 23:4: 'I fear no harm, for You are with me, Though I walk through a valley of deepest darkness, I fear no harm, for You are with me.'

What is the emotional tone of the soldier as he recalls the moments with Yossi?

The emotional tone is one of sadness and loss, mixed with a poignant memory of Yossi’s song and the bond they shared during a dark time.

What message does the Psalm at the end convey in relation to the soldier's experience?

The Psalm reflects the soldier’s faith and comfort amidst the pain of loss, emphasizing the presence of divine guidance and protection even in the darkest moments.