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The Kindness of Strangers
Author: Raine    Date: 10/12/2023 12:21:21

Bruna Valeanu was a 24-year-old Brazilian-Israeli. She moved to Israel 10 years ago and was attending Tel Aviv University. Here is her LinkedIn profile. About
I am a dedicated student eager to broaden my horizons in the field of marketing and social media. I am actively seeking a position that will provide me with the opportunity to cultivate my creativity, enhance my critical thinking abilities, and equip me with the tools to excel as a professional in this dynamic industry.

I am highly motivated, diligent, and possess strong time management skills. I thrive when faced with a heavy workload, always striving to deliver my best. My commitment to excellence drives my pursuit of success in every endeavor.
Last Friday, she was among those murdered by Hamas at a music festival.

In Israel, the young woman only had her mother and sister. They were concerned that there wouldn't be many people at her funeral, and volunteers who were helping them posted a request for a minyan - the quorum of at least 10 adult men required for a funeral ceremony. In the end, around 10,000 people attended the funeral, as reported by the Israeli channel N12.

One of the organizers of the volunteer squads, "Zaka," Max Brodsky, mentioned that he also saw a message expressing concern from Bruno's friends that there wouldn't be a minyan. He and his son decided to go and join the minyan, and he added that a few thousand others had the same idea and came to the cemetery.

"Thousands! Thousands of people are coming! They parked their cars several kilometers away from the cemetery and walked by foot," wrote another Israeli who attended the funeral.




I somehow take comfort in knowing that amidst the atrocities around the world, an act of love and humanity for a person unknown to most of those present is something we need more of.

May Bruna Valeanu's life be for a blessing.

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Raine

 
 

2 comments (Latest Comment: 10/12/2023 14:22:31 by Raine)
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Comment by Will_in_Ca on 10/12/2023 13:11:07
May Bruan Valeanu's life and memory be for a blessing.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex. However, I deplore violence against civilians and the Hamas attack was aimed directly at civilians. I expect there to be more civilian deaths among Israelis and Palestinians as the conflict continues, as Hamas fires rockets as the Israel Defense Force prepares to move into the Gaza Strip.

I have to force myself at times to remember that we can look to a better future. My hope is that we never forget our common humanity, for people often become monsters when we do so.

Comment by Raine on 10/12/2023 14:22:31
Quote by Will_in_Ca:
May Bruan Valeanu's life and memory be for a blessing.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is complex. However, I deplore violence against civilians and the Hamas attack was aimed directly at civilians. I expect there to be more civilian deaths among Israelis and Palestinians as the conflict continues, as Hamas fires rockets as the Israel Defense Force prepares to move into the Gaza Strip.

I have to force myself at times to remember that we can look to a better future. My hope is that we never forget our common humanity, for people often become monsters when we do so.
It's all a terrible mess.