Staff Sgt. Tomer Barak z'l - "No excuses."

Tomer, son of Sharon and Itay, brother to Tal. He grew up in Petach Tikva, studied at Ben Gurion High School, attended the “Shahar” pre-military academy in Nitzan, and served as a squad commander in the mortar support company of the 13th Battalion, Golani Brigade. He was known for his curiosity for learning, special talent for languages, effective use of time, and the motto “No excuses,” which set high standards of excellence for himself. On October 7th, at the “Paga” outpost, he fought against dozens of terrorists and did everything he could to protect his friends and the residents of the region. He was 20 years old when he fell.

In this video, Rabbi Yakkov Trump pays tribute to Staff Sergeant Tomer Barak, a courageous 20-year-old Golani soldier who bravely confronted terrorist infiltrators on October 7th. Remembered for his sharp wit and steadfast commitment, Tomer lived by the principle of 'no excuses,' facing danger head-on to defend his brothers and sisters in Israel. His story invites us to reflect on the teachings of Rabbi Gamliel, who reminds us of the importance of rising to the moment in times of crisis and always striving to give our best—even in the most challenging circumstances.

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