She Opened Up The Synagogue To An Audience – The Story Of How She Escaped The Hamas Festival Attack
Subhiyah Abualrub remembers the day she narrowly escaped the Hamas Festival Attack. It was a time of surreal horror and confusion—one minute she was enjoying a day of fun with her friends at the festival and the next a suicide bomber detonates, leaving the festival in disarray and people dead. But through the chaos, Subhiyah emerged unscathed—his miraculous save a testament to her strength and courage in the face of such destructive chaos.
But Subhiyah kept silent about her experience, harboring a deep fear of the possible repercussions for speaking out her story. Until, that is, she discovered a unique platform to share her story in a safe, open space: a Jewish synagogue in Washington D.C.
When Subhiyah arrived at the synagogue she was met with open arms. Members of the temple immediately welcomed her with kind sentiments and offered her a chance to share her story. She opened up to a large audience, describing the horror and chaos that culminated in her survival without being physically harmed. She said her story was proof of God’s will and mercy for the world and spoke of the silence shared by many in a culture of fear of speaking out.
Subhiyah’s story stirred up the congregation and seemed to have a profound effect on those present. As the temple’s rabbi spoke, he described how Wisdom and peace go hand-in-hand and are found in the acceptance of the other—a message to which many in the audience responded with enthusiastic praise and appreciation.
Subhiyah’s story was just one of many that has resonated with audiences across the world. It serves as a beacon of resilience and strength in a world where terrible tragedy and destruction are all too common. Subhiyah’s story will stay with those present at the synagogue for years to come—serving as an irreplaceable reminder to never give up and spread peace and understanding even in the face of hardship.
She Opened Up The Synagogue To An Audience – The Story Of How She Escaped The Hamas Festival Attack
Subhiyah Abualrub remembers the day she narrowly escaped the Hamas Festival Attack. It was a time of surreal horror and confusion—one minute she was enjoying a day of fun with her friends at the festival and the next a suicide bomber detonates, leaving the festival in disarray and people dead. But through the chaos, Subhiyah emerged unscathed—his miraculous save a testament to her strength and courage in the face of such destructive chaos.
But Subhiyah kept silent about her experience, harboring a deep fear of the possible repercussions for speaking out her story. Until, that is, she discovered a unique platform to share her story in a safe, open space: a Jewish synagogue in Washington D.C.
When Subhiyah arrived at the synagogue she was met with open arms. Members of the temple immediately welcomed her with kind sentiments and offered her a chance to share her story. She opened up to a large audience, describing the horror and chaos that culminated in her survival without being physically harmed. She said her story was proof of God’s will and mercy for the world and spoke of the silence shared by many in a culture of fear of speaking out.
Subhiyah’s story stirred up the congregation and seemed to have a profound effect on those present. As the temple’s rabbi spoke, he described how Wisdom and peace go hand-in-hand and are found in the acceptance of the other—a message to which many in the audience responded with enthusiastic praise and appreciation.
Subhiyah’s story was just one of many that has resonated with audiences across the world. It serves as a beacon of resilience and strength in a world where terrible tragedy and destruction are all too common. Subhiyah’s story will stay with those present at the synagogue for years to come—serving as an irreplaceable reminder to never give up and spread peace and understanding even in the face of hardship.
