Memory becomes mission
Legacies of Light
36 Days of Inspiration from Elul to Simḥat Torah— in the footsteps of Israel’s fallen heroes since October 7th.
One hero. One voice. One day at a time — encounter their lives and words, and live their light forward.
A project of the Rabbinical Council of New South Wales
Today’s Light · Day 12 of 36
“If I die, I want you to do something for at-risk youth. But I’m not dying.”
Staff Sgt. Roee Marom z”l
Thursday · 28 Elul 5786 · Thursday, September 10, 2026
Meet Roee, hear today’s reflection, and carry one value into your day.
A journey of 36 days of inspiration
Day 12 of 36 — each day, one more light joins the constellation.
How the journey works
Meet a hero
Each day is dedicated to one of Israel's fallen heroes — their photograph, their own words, and the story of how they lived.
Hear a voice
A rabbi, educator, or Jewish leader from somewhere in the world shares a short video reflection on that hero's legacy.
Live their light
Two questions turn their values — joy, giving, courage, kindness — into something you can practice today.
The quotes they left behind speak not of war, but of spreading love, joy, and care for others. They wanted their lives to be celebrated — as sources of light for us to live by.
Lights already kindled
Day 8 · 24 Elul 5786
“Do your absolute best, a little more, and beyond! Because we have no other country.”
Lieut. Col. Netanel ‘Nati’ Elkouby z”l
Day 9 · 25 Elul 5786
“The courage to lead, the humility to learn.”
Staff Sgt. Gal Mishaelof z”l
Day 10 · 26 Elul 5786
“When I help someone who’s struggling, it’s not a struggle for me.”
Master Sgt. Avihay Amsalem z”l
Day 11 · 27 Elul 5786
“When the road gets tough and everyone slows down, I charge ahead.”
Staff Sgt. Roie Elias z”l
Let one light reach you each morning
Receive each day’s hero, their words, the video reflection, and one question to carry with you — a few uplifting minutes to begin your day.
They lived with joy, courage, and love.
Now their light is ours to live.
A project of the Rabbinical Council of NSW