Testimonials
“Thank you again for coming to speak with us. Your words were open and raw—from talking through the deepest despair to the most passionate hope. And through that, the presence of your son comes to life in a way that we all very much could feel in the room.
You have an incredible son you are proud of, and should be so proud as an incredible abba as well.”
“Avi was amazing and the turnout was huge. That was such a moving speech. What an incredible human being. Thank you for arranging for us to all hear him. So much pain and strength mixed together. Special, special man.”
“Your words of chizuk inspired everyone”
“We were deeply moved to hear from Avi Rosenfeld, who shared the powerful and heartbreaking story of his son, Natan, who was killed in combat in Gaza on June 29. In an act of extraordinary courage and selflessness, Natan gave his life when he absorbed the blast of a grenade to protect his fellow soldiers.
Through pain and pride, Mr. Rosenfeld spoke about Natan’s character, his sense of responsibility, and his unwavering commitment to others. His story is one of heroism, sacrifice, and the highest form of אהבת ישראל—placing the lives of others before one’s own.
Natan’s bravery will continue to inspire all of us to live with greater purpose, unity, and strength. May his memory always be a blessing.”
“Thank you for taking the time to visit Yeshivat Or Chaim and share your story with our students and staff.
Your words, spoken with such honesty, strength, and deep faith, left a profound impact on everyone in the room. In the face of unimaginable loss, the way you have carried forward Natan’s legacy with resilience, dignity, and אמונה is both humbling and inspiring. Your ability to speak not only about pain, but about purpose, responsibility, and hope, gave our students a powerful model of what it means to live with courage and meaning.
The focused mini interactions you had with students after your talk were incredibly impactful.
Natan’s heroism and sacrifice in the IDF are etched in our hearts, and through your voice, his story continues to shape and uplift others. Our students will carry your message with them—not only as a memory, but as a call to live with greater strength, gratitude, and commitment.
We are deeply grateful for your openness, your courage, and your willingness to turn personal tragedy into a source of life and inspiration for the next generation.”
“Just wanted to let everyone know that Avi's talk today with our upperclassmen was wonderful. He has a powerful story to share and he delivers it in a way that is both relatable and tangible but also transcends the moment. Multiple students have already told me they were moved by the experience.”
“I have no words to describe how impactful your messages were of struggling with and rising to faith, belief in Am Yisroel, kindness, seeing G-d in our history and present, etc., etc.”
“Incredibly powerful, vulnerable and real.
It takes tremendous strength to get up in front of a crowd of strangers and share yourself like that. It builds immediate connection with everyone in the room, and I hope it’s also bringing him tremendous comfort.
He’s sharing a message and a story that people everywhere will connect with, and doing it in a way the exudes a love for fellow Jews and a deep connection with Gd and Judaism. Great for large audiences and small. And especially something that high school children connect with. I’ve heard of glowing reviews being shared by kids coming home from school.
He’s articulate, passionate, and presents very well. The more people that meet him, the more people will want to help his voice reach others.”