Dvir Taman, who was injured in Operation Protective Edge and spent 8 months in the hospital: 'It’s been ages since I’ve felt so good, so comfortable and safe. It’s more than just fun; it’s oxygen for me'
Major Raz Budani, wounded in action in 2009 and current director of Belev Echad Center in Kiryat Ono, says wounded soldiers' triumph over physical and emotional wounds is similar to story of the Jewish holiday
Gala event salutes soldiers suffering physical injuries, PTSD and their families; organization cofounder and director Rabbi Uriel Vigler says aim is to present vets with opportunities and build their strength to succeed in life
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“They care and want to listen. It was a beautiful thing to see, and I better understand the connection of American Jews to Israel,” said 26-year-old wounded Israeli veteran Omer Mor, who experiences a chance to interact with Diaspora Jewry as part of Belev Echad.