lroi, an 11th grader at AMIT Nordlicht Religious High School in Jerusalem, has been traveling to impact sites in cities like Arad and Dimona, where many hesitate to go.
“I saw that in the more complex areas, there simply weren’t enough volunteers,” he explained. “I felt that was exactly where I needed to be. I found a ride, packed a bag, and went to help however I could.”
Elroi recently joined a volunteer firefighting unit in Beit Shemesh, providing immediate support to people in need. “For me, it’s about responsibility,” he said. “It’s about being there for people in the moments that matter most.”
He describes shifting into action, concentrating on the task at hand, calming those around him, and working as part of a coordinated team. The fear is real, he says, but it is outweighed by the feeling that he is exactly where he should be.
His AMIT Nordlicht family is not surprised, describing him as someone who consistently takes initiative without being asked.
“Elroi is all heart,” said his homeroom teacher, Shira Malka, who has taught him since ninth grade. “He pays attention to who needs help and what he can give. He has a strong inner compass and stays true to his choices. His actions now are simply a continuation of who he is every day.”
Principal Moshe Gottesman said, “We work to instill values like responsibility, resilience, and awareness of others. In times of crisis, those values are put to the test. Students like Elroi step forward – and you see that education in real life.”
