Respite for Soldiers: Levi and Rebekah

June 3rd, 2024 |HaTikva Aid

Levi and Rebekah are a young couple deeply committed to their faith and serving their community. Levi, a worship leader and military combat engineer, was called into service during the recent conflict in Gaza, just four months after they were married. For months, Levi was deployed in and out of Gaza, tasked with dangerous missions to dismantle infrastructure used by hostile forces. During his service, Levi experienced the loss of two close friends from his unit in a tragic accident when explosives used to destroy Hamas tunnels were detonated at the wrong time. Despite the trauma and grief, Levi remained steadfast in his duties, returning to his unit after attending the funerals.

As Levi and Rebekah navigate the aftermath of these harrowing experiences, we had an opportunity to support them on their journey to healing and restoration. HaTikva Project sent them on a respite retreat to a beautiful and serene location where they had the time and space to reconnect and find solace. HaTikva Project is also arranging for trauma counseling to help them process their emotions and strengthen their bond as a couple. Your generosity allowed us to cover the costs of their plane tickets, accommodations, transportation, and meals and a partner ministry provided their counseling sessions.