About a thousand people who attended a cantor concert at the Jerusalem Theater on Thursday, the second day of the Passover holiday, stood on their feet for several minutes and applauded 6-year-old Rafael Assulin, who has had cancer since he was a year old, after heDuring the event, a film was screened depicting his moving story, and his dream is to become a volunteer at United Hatzalah, like his father.
Last Purim, Rafael's father made his son a miniature motorcycle - identical to the one he rides. Rafael was invited on stage and received a gift from Srulik Bir, the son of the president of United Hatzalah, and a promise that when he turns 21 - he will become a full-fledged volunteer.
Afterwards, Eli Bir, president of United Hatzalah, spoke: "When I was 15 years old, I wanted to save one person - and to my joy, I was able to save many lives. Today, six-year-old Rafael Assulin dreams the same dream. I love little children who already want to go out and save lives. Thank you to each and every one of you who helps us fulfill our dream - and continue our activities.".
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During the evening, participants enjoyed a cantor performance by cantors Yitzhak Meir Helfgot, Netanel Hartshik, and Shlomo Glick, who performed accompanied by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Eli Yaffe and David Zeva.
The cantors chose to end the performance with the poem "And She Who Stood" - and at the end the audience stood to their feet and applauded them.
Ben-Ari Boaz | Haredim10
