There have always been people who feel that the religion they were born into wasn't right for them so they begin a search of other religions and eventually find one in which they feel is the right one for them. Here is one story.
Orthodox IDF Soldier Reunites with Catholic Mother after Six Years in Surprise Reunion
Posted by: Aryeh Savir May 19, 2014 , 12:33 pm
Corporal Diego Tapia, 28, is not your typical IDF soldier. Born a Catholic in Bogota, Colombia, Diego discovered Judaism during his research in university, converted and immigrated to Israel. After completing three years of study in Yeshiva in Jerusalem he enlisted in the IDF.
Last Wednesday was an extremely unique and moving day for Diego. He has concluded his training phase in the IDF and was to be awarded the coveted Warriors Pin. This in itself is an exciting moment, but the Nahal Haredi association, which accompanies Diegos unit, was not content with a simple ceremony. They decided to fly in Diegos mother, Mercedes, and his sister, whom he had not seen in over six years since leaving for Israel. They wanted Diego to be like all the other soldiers, accompanied at the ceremony by his family. In less than a days notice his mother and sister took the 20 hour flight from Bogota to Tel Aviv, so that they could surprise Diego and stand by him during the ceremony.
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Orthodox IDF Soldier Reunites with Catholic Mother - Israel News
Orthodox IDF Soldier Reunites with Catholic Mother after Six Years in Surprise Reunion
Posted by: Aryeh Savir May 19, 2014 , 12:33 pm
Corporal Diego Tapia, 28, is not your typical IDF soldier. Born a Catholic in Bogota, Colombia, Diego discovered Judaism during his research in university, converted and immigrated to Israel. After completing three years of study in Yeshiva in Jerusalem he enlisted in the IDF.
Last Wednesday was an extremely unique and moving day for Diego. He has concluded his training phase in the IDF and was to be awarded the coveted Warriors Pin. This in itself is an exciting moment, but the Nahal Haredi association, which accompanies Diegos unit, was not content with a simple ceremony. They decided to fly in Diegos mother, Mercedes, and his sister, whom he had not seen in over six years since leaving for Israel. They wanted Diego to be like all the other soldiers, accompanied at the ceremony by his family. In less than a days notice his mother and sister took the 20 hour flight from Bogota to Tel Aviv, so that they could surprise Diego and stand by him during the ceremony.
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Orthodox IDF Soldier Reunites with Catholic Mother - Israel News
