Emily Hand was 8 years old when Hamas kidnapped her from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th. In captivity, she was starved and threatened with a knife to stay quiet. When she came home, she was so afraid to speak that her dad had to put his ear to her lips just to hear her whisper. Now, Emily is recovering by learning to surf with @HaGalSheli. HaGal Sheli, which means “My Wave” in Hebrew, uses surf therapy to help kids across Israel heal, build confidence, and find their footing again. Emily says, “It’s unpredictable, just like life. You don’t know if you’re going to stand or fall. And when you manage to catch a wave, it’s a very good feeling of satisfaction. You are simply part of the sea.” No matter how many times you fall, you get back on the board. Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱🌊