An inspiring story that continues to touch all of our hearts.
An inspiring story that continues to touch all of our hearts.
Master Sergeant Sivan Weil, of blessed memory, participated in I Belong. Israel (Masa Israeli) when he was a high school student.
The journey connected him to the land, to values, and to his identity—and influenced his decision to enlist in the Egoz Unit and serve with a deep sense of mission and love for the country.
As his father, Julian, recalls: “It opened his heart and connected him to something greater than himself.”
In late March 2024, during combat in Khan Younis, Sivan was wounded by an RPG rocket and fell at just 20 years old.
His parents chose to donate his organs—thereby saving the lives of five people.
An act of giving that continues his path.
After his fall, Julian sought a way to continue the step his son had begun.
He completed a tour-guiding course and joined the I Belong. Israel Facilitator Training Program, driven by a desire to pass on to the younger generation the same love for the land and sense of meaning that Sivan found on the journey.
“I wanted to be part of this, and to help pass on to children his connection and love for the land—for which he fell.”
The story of Julian and Sivan reminds us why we do what we do,
and how one meaningful experience can change the course of an entire life.
It is a great honor for us that Julian chose to join the I Belong. Israel family.
