"My name is Hallel Chen, widow of Staff Sergeant Ziv Chen, may his memory be blessed. In the darkest moments, when I lost my beloved in the Iron Swords war, "Remember Forever' were the angels who lit my way. They took Ziv's personal notebooks, the precious words he wrote in his own hand, and turned them into a living memorial that shines light on us all.
Today, when I hear about people studying Ziv's teachings, my heart is filled with a sense of mission. This organization has given me a priceless gift—the knowledge that Ziv continues to live on through his teachings, and that his soul is elevated every time his teachings are studied..
I am reaching out to you with a personal request—please help us to 'remember forever." Let us join together in this important mission to shine a light of remembrance and hope. Together, we will be there for other bereaved families like mine, who will be happy to discover that even in the midst of great darkness, there is light, and that it is possible to transform pain into eternity and tears into hope."
Sergeant First Class Ziv Chen Born in Kfar Saba on the 14th of Shevat 5757 (January 22, 1997),
On October 7, 2023, he enlisted in the reserves and served in the infantry.
Ziv was a quiet and profound man who invested heavily in personal study and writing. From his rich inner world, he created a daily study booklet—the fruit of his spirit and thought—in which he expressed his love of learning, order, and meaning. He wrote the booklet for himself, but after his death, it became a milestone in his commemoration.
As part of the activities of the organization 'L'Zikron Le'Nitzach' (Remember Forever), tens of thousands of copies of his writings were printed and distributed to students throughout the country.
His teachings became a bridge between his memory and the present—a living, breathing, resonant connection.
Staff Sergeant Ziv Chen fell in battle on Tuesday, 12 February 2024, at the age of only 27. He is survived by his wife, Hallel, and their firstborn son, who was born after his death – a painful and wonderful symbol of continuity, life, and hope.
He is survived by his wife, Hallel Chen, and his loving family. After his passing, their first son was born, a symbol of life and continuity, representing the deep connection between Ziv and the next generation.
Ziv was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba. His memory and legacy continue to accompany the organization's activities, preserving his heritage and spreading his educational and spiritual teachings, which connect the Jewish people to the memory of a dear and unique warrior.
