Rachel Edri is an Israeli hero. The Ofakim native and her husband were held hostage by Hamas terrorists in their home on October 7. A typical Moroccan Jewish mom, the quick-thinking Edri, plied the terrorists with cookies and other refreshments, even as the intruders threatened to kill her and her husband.
Rachel managed to stall the terrorists from acting on their threats for several hours, until the police arrived and killed all five terrorists. Now Edri is sharing her recipes for the cookies that saved her and her husband’s lives. “I wrapped them around my little finger, those nasty monsters,” said Edri as she made the disks of dough in a recent Instagram post. “There’s no one like our police officers, our soldiers, they’re the best of heroes.”
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The Power of Baking
Rachel Edri’s story captured the attention of the nation. Her courage and quick thinking in the face of danger saved her and her husband’s lives. Now, she is sharing the recipes for the cookies that played a role in this incredible tale.
In a recent Instagram post, Edri expressed her gratitude for the police officers and soldiers who came to her rescue. She also showed how to make the cookies that she believes helped to disarm the terrorists.
The simple act of baking cookies became a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. From her kitchen in Ofakim, Edri’s gave people across the country, a shining example of fortitude, creativity, and courage.