Raz & kids after losing her husband in the war

A personal request from “Sunshine”:

For the last 11 month, Raz Tahan have been the widow of the late Rani Tahan who was

killed in the war in Gaza on November 18, 2023

Raz and Rani z”l have 4 beautiful children: Jonathan (9), Alon (7.5), Neta-Rachel (5) and Noa-Estella (2.5).

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On October 8th, Tahan family was displaced from their home in Kibbutz “Sde Nechemyah” on the Northern border of Lebanon.

Rani served as a combat medic in the "Givati" Brigade.

During his reserve duty in 2003, there was an incident on the "Kissufim" route in Gaza where two of his best friends died in his hands, and it was impossible to save them. Unfortunately, Rani suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from this event, which was discovered years later.

In 2021, Rani’s PTSD was recognized officially, and he was released from active reserve duty.

On October 7th 2023 Rani, without hesitation, went back to the battle field to defend Israel, his beloved country.

Imagine to do a Shiva with your 4 children when you are displaced.

And you can’t go back home.

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Raz found a home at a Kibbutz -HaOgen, which is a short drive from her family.

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Living on Kibbutz HaOgen gives them a little stability, support, and a bit of light during the deep darkness in our lives.

Rani z”l and Raz’s children have integrated socially into the Kibbutz and educational systems; they made new friends , they receive mental and emotional support they need, and they have some peace, routine, and stability.

By the end of 2024, they must evacuate the house given to them temporarily by the Kibbutz.

Let’s help them stay in the Kibbutz.

Raz words:

“I know my request is very big.

But this is the only thing I can do to secure the future of our children, give them a house, and give them an anchor.

This will help give our children as much of a normal childhood as possible, amid all the chaos they experience.

Rani and I are proud people, we always worked hard for our living and never asked for help.

Today reality is forcing me to ask for help.

I am asking for your help, good people.

To be a partner.

Help me change this reality for the present, and for a better future for my children”