Ten years later: How an Israeli surgeon saved three lives in on Yom Kippur - opinion

An Israeli surgeon reflects on a medical event that occurred ten years ago during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The surgeon performed procedures that resulted in the saving of three lives on the day traditionally associated with the concept of the Book of Life in Jewish theology.

The account serves as a personal reflection on the professional and spiritual significance of providing emergency medical care during the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. The narrative highlights the surgeon's commitment to the duty of preserving life despite the holiday's solemn nature.