dear Michael’s parents I’m so sorry for your loss Michael was a hero and he helped a lot of people I’m sure he was a kind and a great man stay strong and don’t let anything break you when I read his story I was surprised by his actions how he thought of other people before himself stay strong from Yotam

Dear family of Captain Adir Portugal,
I am so sorry to hear about Adir. I can not imagine how hard it must be to lose someone so close to you. I hope you can find comfort in us thinking about and honoring your son. You must be proud of his commitment to his country.
In appreciation,
Levi of the Moriah School, New Jersey America.

Dear Family of Osher Simha Barzilay,
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how hard it must be. Osher seems like she was a great and fun woman to be around. I will daven for her to have an ayliah in shamyim and for your family too. I am so grateful for Osher that she sacrificed her life for Midat Yisrael. You must be proud of their commitment. I hope you find comfort that I am thinking about her. I wish you strength and comfort.

In appreciation,
Naomi, 8th grade at the Moriah School in Englewood NJ

Dear family of Adar Ben Simon,
Please know I’m thinking about Adar Ben Simon. I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell she had a sweet heart full of pure gold! She sounds very brave especially because she bravely confronting the terrorists herself! It’s crazy to think that she saved 90 lives. She is a true role model. I can tell she spread lots of joy. She will continue to be a role model, spread joy, and inspire lots of people.

Sincerely, a fifth Grade student from Florida, USA

Dear family of Hadar Miriam Cohen,

We are so very sorry for your loss. I cant even imagine how hard everyday has become without her. We hope this letter will bring you comfort and strength. We want you to know that we are davening for you and your family everyday. Even though I didn’t her, I’m sure she was an amazing person who brought you so much joy.

In appreciation,
Stella, 8th grade, Moriah School, NJ

Dear the family of Staff Sgt. Haim Sabach,
We are so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine how hard this might be on you. We hope you find comfort and strength in this letter. We are praying and thinking of you everyday. Even though I don’t know Haim personally, I know he was an amazing and a dedicated person.

In aprpretation,
Demi, 8th grade,Moriah Schoo,l NJ

Dear Family of Itay Yehuda,
I am very sorry for your loss I can’t even imagine the pain and the situation you are going through. It must be so hard for you. I will learn in memory of him every day so his Neshema can go up in Shmaiyim. He sounds like a cheerful, sensitive, compassionate, and courageous. You must be proud of their commitment to Israel.
From,
Meira an 8th grader at the Moriah School of Englewood

Dear Shohat family,
I can’t imagine how much pain you have felt over the course of these few years. Your daughter seems like and was such a caring, bright, and good natured person. I hope she got to travel to every place she wanted while also diving there. I will strive to do as many mitzvot as I can in her memory and honor. Aside from the fact that she was such a kind and beautiful person on the inside, she was beautiful on the outside as well. I believe strongly that she was like Tzipporah in the Torah, gifted by God with beauty. What was SO special was that she cared more about friends, family, and others with good morals. Shira dedicated her 19 precious years of life to kindness and love for others. I can learn so much from her. May her soul rest in peace.

Sincerley,
Keira
7th grade
Moriah School

Dear Family of Osher Barzilay,
I am sorry for your loss. She sounded like an amazing person. Her legacy should inspire people forever, just like she inspired me. She must have been an amazing friend, sister, and daughter. Her memories should bring you joy.

Love,
Alana Halpern at Moriah School

Dear the Yehuda family,
I am deeply sorry that you lost your son on October 31 2023. Italy seemed like an amazing person, friend, and sibling. Every year on Yom Hazikarone we remember his sacrafice for our nation to protect and onner israel. We are so thankful that he fought till the last second to protect our country. Your son is remembered as a hero.

From Ryan at the Moriah School

Dear Landman family,
I am very sorry that your daughter lost her life. She was a very king and brave woman for donating her life to Israel. She was a great soilder.
Abe Dauber

Dear Prais Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Noa, She must have been such an amazing woman. Her service and sacrifice is deeply appreciated and it is so amazing she died fighting for her country. My heart is with you and I am truly so sorry for your loss.

From Girl student from the Moriah School

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Dear Danan family,
I am so inspired by your sons story. He was a fighter, a star, and after hearing his story he is my hero. Although he has went up to shemeyim he will never be forgotten. He gave up his whole life to fight for Am Yisrael. That shows true selflessness. From now on I will insert his name when I daven for an aliyas neshamah. This day on Yom Hazikaron, it is a very sad day and I want to give you comfort for you guys to know how appreciative I am of your guys son. So I just want to thank you for all your son did for all of us.
Best,
Winnie Herman
In the 7th grade
From The Moriah School

Dear Hamo family, I’m sorry for your loss. Michael sounds like a very devoted person. It must have been devastating to hear the news. I don’t know your pain but it must have been so hard to lose someone you love so much, especially because he was so young. I hope you are doing well. His courageous and brave actions will be remembered. From Nicki, a student at the Moriah School.

Dear Karmi family,

I am truly sorry for the loss of your amazing son, Ori Karmi. He is such an inspiration to Am Yisrael. So many people look up to him for what he has done and all that he has accomplished. Your family should be so proud to have had a son as special as Ori. As I learned about his story, one thing that stood out to me was his name and the true meaning behind it. Ori means my light and this name suits Ori so well because he has spread light to all of Am Yisrael. I hope that his beautiful story will always be remembered. Wishing you much Nachat and Tikvah.

AM YISRAEL CHAI

Dear Shashuah Family,

I am dearly sorry for your loss and Betzalel sounds like a truly amazing person who is very much worth knowing. He sacrificed his life to defend Israel until the end and that is something extremely notable. To be able to stand up and willingly fight until the end for an entire country takes an extreme amount of courage. To have the courage to fight for an entire country while observing the mitzvot and being an amazing Jew is a feat that only Betzalel could achieve with his amazing amount of emunah and hope.

In appreciation
Naomi D. an 8th grader from the Moriah School of Englewood