What happened
An Israeli passenger, Asaf Rejuwan, who helped stop a terrorist co-pilot from crashing a Flydubai flight, recently visited a synagogue to give thanks for surviving the attack. Rejuwan, who describes himself as not particularly religious, attended the synagogue for the Gomel blessing, a Jewish prayer of thanksgiving recited after surviving danger.
During his visit, Rejuwan read a verse from Deuteronomy about God riding through the heavens to help His people. He reported being deeply moved by the experience, feeling a sense of amazement and wonder. Rejuwan also reflected on the roles that various passengers played in stopping the attack, including those who helped stabilize the aircraft, assisted the wounded captain, and subdued the attacker.
Rejuwan expressed his gratitude for the miracle of survival and praised the bravery and composure of his fellow passengers, including his wife, parents, and children. He shared his experience in a Facebook post, concluding with a message of thanks and the phrase
