Finding Purpose in the Gaza Tunnels

Omer Shem Tov was just 20 years old when he was abducted during the brutal October 7th terror attack on Israel. Raised in a mostly traditional home, Omer had never been particularly observant, but he had always carried a quiet belief in G-d. That belief became his anchor during the 505 harrowing days of captivity that followed.

 

Alone, hungry, and often in total darkness, Omer began speaking to G-d. He started blessing the meager food he was given and made a personal decision to keep kosher as best he could.

 

Just one week into captivity, he made a vow: If he survived, he would put on tefillin and pray daily.