Thousands of soldiers were severely wounded in the Swords of Iron War and are in need of long-term intense and devoted care – and often miracles. The good news is that many of them have already recovered enough to rejoin their families and rekindle their lives with G-d’s help, and thanks to their own resilience, the dedication of Israel’s medical personnel, organizations whose goal is helping victims of terror, Israeli volunteers and people who care from all over the world.
Hanukkah, the holiday that combines a celebration of victory in war with that of lights that continue to burn on despite all predictions to the contrary, is the perfect time to celebrate with these modern-day IDF Maccabees. To focus on the light that showed them the way out of the dark tunnel of suffering and pain in which they found themselves and pray that the rest of their lives will be filled with that light.
That is why dozens of recovered wounded soldiers and their wives and children were invited to a party held at Hadassah Mount Scopus Rehabilitation Center, the very same venue in which they spent painful months of rehabilitation, joining today’s patients and their families in workshops for arts and crafts, jewelry making and even a makeup session for the children, followed by candle lighting, music, and a festive buffet meal.