Sasha put on tefillin a day after returning from captivity: ‘He asked us to continue the fight for others’ – Released captive prays alongside Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar for the first time in nearly 500 days and meets with Russian ambassador to Israel | ynetnews
Alexander “Sasha” Troufanov, released after 498 days in Hamas captivity on Saturday, prayed and put on tefillin for the first time since his return alongside Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar at Sheba Medical Center on Sunday.
Lazar had been actively involved in efforts to secure Troufanov ’s freedom, meeting with Russian officials during the war to rally support. “I truly appreciate everything you’ve done. You’re wonderful people,” Trupanov told Lazar. “You have a big heart, keep doing what you do. You have great faith and a big heart — thank you!”
Lazar had been actively involved in efforts to secure Troufanov ’s freedom, meeting with Russian officials during the war to rally support. “I truly appreciate everything you’ve done. You’re wonderful people,” Trupanov told Lazar. “You have a big heart, keep doing what you do. You have great faith and a big heart — thank you!”
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