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Senai Guedalia

In honor of Yosef Guedalia Z’L

On October 7, 2023, Senai Guedalia's husband, Yosef Malachi Guedalia, was killed in combat during the Gaza war. Yosef, 22, served in the IDF's Duvdevan special forces unit. He and Senai had been married for just one year. Senai continues to honor his memory while navigating life without him.

Educational Guide

  1. How does Senai’s response to the loss of Yosef teach us about resilience in the face of tragedy?

  2. What can we learn from Senai’s decision to share Yosef’s legacy publicly, rather than keeping it private?

  3. How did Senai describe her emotional journey during the first days and months after Yosef’s death? What can we learn from her process of healing?

  4. What does Senai’s relationship with G-d reveal about finding strength in faith during difficult times?

  5. How did Senai’s experience help her shift her perspective on life after October 7th? What can we learn from her transformation?

  6. How did Senai respond to the support of others, even from strangers? What does this teach us about the importance of community in tough times?

  7. How does Senai’s deep love for Yosef and their relationship inspire us to appreciate and cherish our own relationships?

  8. What message do you think Yosef would want to share with the Jewish people and humanity today, based on what we learned from the interview?

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