Omer Shem Tov: From 505 Days as a Hamas Hostage to Being Saved by Hashem
Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer
Living Lchaim
4.9 • 992 Ratings
🗓️ 7 June 2025
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Omer Shem Tov was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7 and held captive in Gaza for nearly five months under brutal and inhumane conditions. Despite threats, starvation, and psychological torment, he survived by staying calm, performing tasks, and even making his captors laugh. In this powerful convo, he explores how his connection to Hashem grew in captivity, what kept him going and how he survived.Thank You Hashem that we have Omer back. Now we need them all home!Meet Former Hostage Eli Sharabi by our LIVE podcast in Young Israel of Woodmere.Save a seat & more info here: https://www.livinglchaim.com/live✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Woodmont College: A Bright Future AheadIf you’re figuring out your next step, look into the online, frum-friendly BS in Computer Programming from Woodmont College. It’s affordable, flexible, & teaches real skills like coding and cybersecurity, with strong income potential in a growing field.→ https://bit.ly/4dovJVT► BitBean: Smart Custom SoftwareReally great way to take your business to the next level.Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATIONReach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY► PZ DEALS: Never Pay Full Price AgainAn epic app that tracks deals for you.Download here → https://app.pz.deals/install/iftn► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyFor over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. Call today!→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: [email protected]→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► Naki: The Best Jewish Devices for Your ChildrenNaki is a filtered audio entertainment system with an expanding library of wholesome content for the discerning family. It's the best devices on the market. And got brand new options!FREE Shipping with code: LCHAIMGet Here → https://bit.ly/44BXQyJ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov MosheShidduch for:• Leah bas Machla BrachaYeshuas for:• Dovid Yitzchak Issac ben Chana Baila Perel • Sarah bas Ayga Rivka✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you!https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donateOur free call-in-to-listen feature is here:• USA: (605) 477-2100• UK: 0333-366-0154• ISRAEL: 079-579-5088Have a specific question? email us [email protected] us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513Lchaim!
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| 0:00.0 | They throw me inside the cell, they closed the door. |
| 0:03.1 | It was so, so dark in there. |
| 0:06.0 | For me, I could not see shadows. |
| 0:07.5 | Beech back like I'm blind. |
| 0:09.0 | Omer Shemtov. |
| 0:10.0 | Omer Shemtov. |
| 0:11.0 | Omer Shemtov. |
| 0:12.0 | Omer Shemtov, a former Hamas hostage. |
| 0:15.0 | He spent more than 500 days in Hamas captivity. |
| 0:18.0 | Just about a month ago, he returned back home after going through hell in Gaza. |
| 0:23.0 | Did you ever ask Hashem, like, why were you one of the people who were taken captive? |
| 0:28.0 | Yeah. At some point, I just let it go and I told myself, okay, this is my path. If I'm supposed to die, then I'll die here. |
| 0:34.9 | I used to clean there. I used to dig in the tunnels as well. |
| 0:39.3 | I was kind of their slave. Could you tell me about the time where you almost escaped? |
| 0:44.7 | One night, they all fell asleep and I stayed up. No one guarding me. There's nine terrorists inside |
| 0:49.8 | the room. They're all asleep. They're rifle. They grab it by my arms. My heart is pounding. |
| 0:55.0 | I look at them. |
| 0:56.0 | I'm like... |
| 0:57.0 | And the last day for me in this tunnel, they tell me it's time to go. |
| 1:02.0 | We're standing in the exit of the tunnel. |
| 1:04.0 | They tell me... |
| 1:05.0 | Omar will explain in detail what he actually experienced in Gaza, |
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