18Forty Podcast Hadas Hershkovitz: On Loss: A Husband, Father, Soldier [Loss 3/3]
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Jul 29, 2025 In a poignant conversation, Hadas Hershkovitz shares her journey of loss after her husband, Yossi, was killed in Gaza. She discusses the urgency her grief has brought to her mission of uplifting the Jewish People. Hadas reflects on the anger and blame that often accompany tragedy and emphasizes the importance of community and unity in healing. Through personal anecdotes, she explores the power of faith, the transformative role of music, and how collective experiences help navigate grief, ultimately celebrating resilience and shared purpose.
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Psalm 23 on Transcendent Comfort
- Psalm 23's verse, "Even though I walk in the shadow of death, I will not fear evil," highlights transcendent comfort in loss.
- It symbolizes holding on to a larger divine force that offers strength amid suffering.
Nazi Pit Leap Hasidic Story
- The Blish of a Rebbe and his friend miraculously jumped over a Nazi pit by holding to the merit of their ancestors and each other.
- This story illustrates the spiritual support that enables overcoming dire dangers.
Exile Diminishes Divine Vision
- Exile dims the divine vision making God’s presence seem diminished and distant.
- Redemption requires restoring a broad, unifying vision of divinity beyond trauma and narrow survival.
