Simchat Torah, October 7, Tragedy hit the Nation of Israel, Everyone was being called up to serve, but not Shauli!
Shauli put on his uniform, and went around the house like a crazy person. There is no way that the State of Israel is fighting and he won't be a part of it.
Help came from Major Shai Shamriz. They had met during their military officers course, and had since gone a way together through the long journey of command and true friendship.
Shauli approached Shai who immediately offered that he join him in the position of "Field Communications specialist", a reserve position in a regular Nachal Company.
Shauli didn't hesitate. As it was, he had always considered himself a "Kapash"- a "simple officer".
While all this was happening, Shauli advanced to the next stage in "The Next Star", an Israeli music talent television show, following his moving performance of the Hanan Ben Ari song "Blind Bat".
Shai suggested that Shauli give up on combat and pursue his ambition.
Shauli instead, chose to give up on his personal dream, for all of us.
Together they fought side by side until they fell in combat. Shai and Shauli, "In life and in death they were not divided".
To commemorate their great heroism, we have established a new Synagogue in Ariel. A Synagogue of song and unity. One that attracts religious, traditional and non-religious residents - the exact "togetherness" that Shauli and Shai symbolized.
There we will continue their song and heroism. We invite you to participate!