JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The famous expression says that “There are no atheists in the foxholes”, meaning that in times of war or extreme stress, religious convictions are stronger, as soldiers realize that they are in a life or death struggle.
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In the IDF this expression appears to be vindicated, as even those who lead a secular lifestyle are asking to wear Tzitzis. Israel’s Kan 11 channel reported with some amazement that Tzitzis is the most sought-after item in the IDF at the moment, with tens of thousands of olive-colored undershirt Tzitzis already distributed to the soldiers at the front line.
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During Kabalat Shabbat all types of soldiers participate in the ceremony, and many soldiers are also seeking the opportunity to put on Tefillin when they can. One organization bought 1500 pairs of Tefillin to commemorate those who died in the Oct. 7th attacks and afterwards. The Tefillin are being grabbed up by soldiers who are serving in the Gaza strip.
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In one instance, a religious soldier was very upset when he realized that due to his unit’s operations that day in combat, he was not able to put on Tefillin. The soldier shared his dismay with his friends, who decided to comfort him by all putting on Tefillin with him the next day.
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