Today we were honored to welcome two courageous soldiers from the El Ami Wounded Soldiers Organization to Brandeis. They shared their deeply personal stories with our students, stories of sacrifice, strength, and resilience that left us inspired and humbled. Their message was clear: Never take life for granted. Advocate for yourself. Stand up for what’s right. Know that you matter. It was an emotional, powerful reminder of the importance of purpose and unity, especially in these challenging times. Thanks to our incredible Brandeis families, we’ve raised $2,200 (and counting!) to support these heroes and others like them.
Wounded IDF soldiers' visit: common questions
Who were the wounded IDF soldiers who visited the school?
The wounded IDF soldiers who visited were two soldiers from the El Ami Wounded Soldiers Organization. They shared deeply personal stories of sacrifice, strength, and resilience with students, leaving the school community inspired and humbled.
What message did the soldiers share with students?
The soldiers urged students to never take life for granted, to advocate for themselves, to stand up for what's right, and to know that they matter. The school called the visit an emotional reminder of the importance of purpose and unity, especially in challenging times.
How did school families support wounded soldiers?
School families raised $2,200 to support these soldiers and others like them, and the post noted that the total was still growing. The school credited its families for the amount raised in support of the soldiers.