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Journalist Yedidya Meir hosts wedding canopy of IDF widow and bereaved father

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Journalist and commentator Yedidya Meir presided over the wedding of Ofek and Miriam — the widow of fallen IDF soldier Uri Shani, whose father Yehoshua Shani, founder of the 'Gevura Forum' for bereaved families, blessed the new couple under the canopy.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Journalist and commentator Yedidya Meir announced on Wednesday evening that he had the honor of hosting the wedding canopy (chuppah) of Ofek and Miriam — Miriam is the widow of IDF soldier Uri Shani, who was killed in action. Miriam's late husband Uri Shani's father, Yehoshua Shani — founder of the 'Gevura Forum' (a platform for bereaved families of fallen soldiers) — was among those who blessed the new couple under the canopy. The event highlights a personal story of resilience and renewal within Israel's bereaved military families. No further details about the wedding date or location were disclosed.

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