The baby of Tzeela Gez, a woman killed in a terrorist attack last week, was named in a special ceremony in the community of Bruqin in Samaria on Tuesday, according to Israeli media reports
The name chosen by Tzeela before her death is Ravid Chaim.
Due to medical complications resulting from the attack, the baby has not yet been able to undergo the circumcision ceremony (brit milah), which is when Jewish boys are usually given their names.
The naming ceremony took place after morning prayers, and was attended by family and community members.
Bruqin Rabbi Meir Hilvitz and Shomron Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan were present.
After the name was announced, everyone recited Psalm 121.
The family asked for continued prayers for the recovery of Ravid Chaim ben Tzeela, who they say needs “much divine mercy.”
On Monday, the family, still in mourning, took part in a tent protest set up by the Shomron Regional Council at the site of the attack.
The action was a way to draw attention to the worsening security situation in the region, breaking with the tradition of mourning only at home.
Hananel Gez, Tzeela’s husband, made an emotional appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asking for concrete actions to prevent further attacks.
“My dear Tzeela, I love you so much.
It hurts that you are not here with me.
We are here so that your murder will not be in vain.
You ascended to heaven as a righteous woman.
You did nothing but good.
We want to ensure that no one suffers as we, the Gez and Aviav families, are suffering now,” he said.
Tzeela’s family has decided to donate her organs, including her corneas.
One of the beneficiaries will be a child at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petach Tikvah, and another patient will be treated at Rabin Medical Center in the same municipality.
Published in 05/20/2025 18h48
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