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Valentines Day: Atara & Ariel’s Story

Feb 13, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

SGT Atara shares the story of her relationship with SGT Ariel z”l, who was killed by rocket fire while serving in the north. From love to loss, she speaks about preserving his legacy through a nonprofit dedicated to spreading kindness and connection among soldiers and their loved ones. If you would like to support Atara’s mission, you can do so here: https://share.google/jccA8dRxPrCcYKmJ4