This is the story of a mother who lost her son to Hamas, then lost him again to friendly fire — and instead of turning against the soldiers, she became their protector.

It’s the story of a young man who spent his life fighting fear and despair, and in his final act chose freedom and dignity rather than passive captivity.

And it’s the story of how, in the darkest moments of Jewish history, our heroes are not the people who never break, but the ones who choose love, faith, and responsibility for each other.