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The emotional ceremony began with the unveiling of a memorial plaque reading, \u201cYetav Lev Halevy, A brave warrior, commander, and leader in Maglan and YAMAM. An inspiring example of integrity. Beloved son, brother, and friend. Fell defending his homeland with courage and honor,\u201d in the Tikkun Olam Garden\u2019s \u201cKeepers of the Promise Lane.\u201d  ","meta":null,"description":"Throughout the evening, Yetav\u2019s legacy of humility, strength, friendship, and leadership resonated. The son of former Jerusalem Police Chief Yoram Halevy, founder of the elite YAMAM counterterrorism unit, Yetav followed in his father\u2019s footsteps while forging his path with quiet determination. He served with distinction in numerous operations, including on October 7, when he rescued civilians in Ofakim, Kibbutz Be'eri, and Sha\u2019ar HaNegev. After his unit's commander was killed, Yetav stepped into leadership, guiding his team until he was fatally wounded on May 4, 2024.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe Museum of Tolerance chose to honor Yetav in the Tikkun Olam Garden\u2014a place dedicated to those who have made the world better through selfless giving.\r\nIn his short life, Yetav Lev left a profound impact. He was like his name \u2013 good-hearted \u2013 for the people around him, for Israel, for those under his command. In years to come, thousands will visit this place and encounter Yetav\u2014a story of heroism, a symbol of heart, compassion, and Tikkun,\u201d said Haggai Elias of the MOTJ.\r\nAmong those present were Minister of Economy Nir Barkat, fellow soldiers, and students from the academies where Yetav had studied. Israeli singer and IDF veteran Idan Amedi gave a heartfelt musical tribute, and the evening featured the premiere of Chambers of the Heart, directed by Kobi Sitt and produced with support from the Museum and its Board Chairman, Larry Mizel. During the film, which tells Yetav\u2019s story, an air raid siren suddenly sounded\u2014a reminder of the ongoing struggle Yetav gave his life for.\r\n\r\nJonathan Riss, Managing Director of the Museum, added, \u201cWe cannot talk about tolerance without gratitude. This memorial, and the film, are part of how we honor Yetav\u2019s legacy and the values he embodied\u2014leadership, sacrifice, and a commitment to Israel and humanity.\u201d\r\nFamily friend Steve Meisel spoke of a tradition of service passed down through generations, while Larry Mizel reflected on two decades of friendship with the Halevy family, calling Yetav a powerful example of living with purpose and integrity.\r\n\r\nIn deeply moving remarks, Yetav\u2019s mother, Vered Halevy, shared:\r\n\u201cWe are filled with emotion and gratitude that here in the heart of the holy city of Jerusalem, Yetav Lev\u2019s name and face are now permanently engraved.\r\nIn his humility, he wouldn\u2019t have wanted a ceremony or public tribute; his smile was enough. But sometimes, it\u2019s important to create a physical memorial. We\u2019re deeply thankful to everyone who made this possible. As I look around and see the young people here, stepping up and taking on responsibility in Yetav Lev\u2019s spirit, I know his light has not been extinguished. He may not have lived long, but his impact was profound. 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