B’NAI BRAK – Three synagogues in Israel sustained direct hits from Iranian ballistic missiles during recent attacks, yet in each case, the Torah scrolls and sacred items inside were left unharmed. The incidents, reported in B’nai Brak, Kiryat Gat, and Moshav Zabdiel, have been widely described by community members as miraculous and a testament to Jewish resilience.
In B’nai Brak, a synagogue was heavily damaged during the missile barrage, which targeted cities across central and southern Israel. Live footage broadcast by Israel’s Channel 13 showed the sanctuary’s walls and roof torn apart, but the Torah scrolls, Torah Ark, and shelves of sacred books remained untouched. Two Ner Tamid candles flanking the Ark continued to burn, despite the blast.
A similar scene unfolded in Kiryat Gat, where a synagogue took a direct hit from an Iranian missile. While the building suffered significant structural damage, the Torah scroll was found completely intact. Local officials confirmed that no one was seriously hurt in the strike.
In Moshav Zabdiel, another synagogue was struck, yet once again, the Torah scroll inside survived without any damage. Residents gathered at the site to express gratitude and awe, viewing the preservation of the scrolls as a sign of divine protection.
The missile attacks were part of a broader escalation between Iran and Israel, following Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iranian forces launched waves of missiles at multiple Israeli cities, causing widespread destruction, casualties, and fires in areas such as Haifa and Kiryat Gat. Israeli authorities reported that while most missiles were intercepted, several struck residential and religious buildings, including the three synagogues.
Community leaders and religious figures have emphasized the symbolic importance of the Torah scrolls’ survival. “The destruction was severe, but our holiest objects were left untouched. It is nothing short of a miracle,” one rabbi in B’nai Brak told Channel 13.
The events have been widely shared on social media, with many users citing the survival of the Torah scrolls as a powerful symbol of Jewish perseverance in the face of adversity.
This article is based on verified information from Israeli Channel 13, the Times of Israel, eyewitness accounts, and official statements from local authorities.