What Matters Now What Matters Now to Eli Sharabi: Life after trauma and mourning
Oct 27, 2025
Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage and author of the memoir 'Hostage,' shares his profound journey of survival and loss. He discusses the emotional turmoil of reuniting with fellow captive Alon Ohel and the bittersweet grief of burying his brother. Writing became a therapeutic outlet, a voice for others, while public speaking has helped him navigate through trauma. Eli reflects on the effects of global antisemitism and his hopes for a rebuilt Kibbutz Be'eri, emphasizing healing through community and understanding in challenging times.
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Joy Of Reuniting With A Fellow Captive
- Eli reunited with fellow captive Alon Ohel and felt deep joy at seeing him alive after months in a Gaza tunnel.
- The reunion gave Eli emotional relief and ongoing daily contact as Alon recovers in hospital.
Management Skills Became Survival Tools
- Eli credits his management experience for giving him tools to analyze, manage relationships and survive captivity.
- He uses the same problem-solving mindset now to rebuild his life and seek solutions after loss.
Choose Forward Motion Over Rumination
- Focus on actionable solutions and forward motion even when you cannot change the past.
- Rebuilding and choosing life were what Eli believes his lost family would have wanted for him.
