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Naming ceremony for Ravid Chaim

Rare Naming Ceremony Fulfills Murdered Terror Victim Tze’ela Gez’s Wish

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Son of woman murdered in shooting attack as she traveled to give birth was named Ravid Chaim.

By Avi Nachmani, JFeed

A rare naming ceremony was held today at the Gez family home in Samaria, as community leaders and mourners gathered to honor the memory of Tze’ela Gez, the mother tragically murdered in a shooting attack last week.

The ceremony was unique in that it took place before the traditional circumcision ceremony, out of concern for the baby’s well-being.

The family stated: “We decided to name our sweet baby so that they could pray for his recovery. His name in Israel will be Ravid Chaim ben Tze’ela, may she rest in peace. Tze’ela loved the name Ravid very much because it is a beautiful and valuable jewel, and we added Chaim [‘life’] to pray that he will live.”

The family called on the public to pray for the recovery of the baby: Ravid Chaim ben Tze’ela.

Leading the prayers for the child’s swift recovery were Rabbi Meir Hilvitz, the chief Rabbi of Bruchin, and Yossi Dagan, governor of Samaria. Both leaders called upon the community to offer fervent prayers for Ravid Chaim, emphasizing the need for “abundant heavenly mercy” for the fragile infant.

In his heartfelt address to the assembled crowd, Tze’ela’s husband, Hananel Gez, vowed that her loss would not be in vain. “My dear Tze’ela, I love you so much,” he said. “We are here so that your murder will not be in vain.” Hananel condemned the rising violence and demanded robust security reforms. He expressed his deep dismay that pregnant women should live in fear of attack even while seeking to bring life into the world.

Adding to the collective call for change, Yossi Dagan pledged to intensify settlement efforts in the region by establishing a new town in Tze’ela’s memory. “We will cry louder,” Dagan vowed, “so that this will be the last attack.” Tze’ela’s sister also spoke, condemning the authorities for their repeated inaction despite a history of attacks in the area, urging for immediate and stronger protective measures.

The ceremony concluded with a collective reading of Psalms, as the community committed to fighting for justice and enhanced security.

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