Eden Alexander’s grandmother, Varda Ben Baruch, fought tirelessly for his release, both via diplomatic means and spiritual means, constantly davening, reciting Tehillim, and visiting the homes of Gedolim.

She visited the home of HaGaon HaRav Berel Povarsky several times and the Rebbetzin spoke words of chizzuk and also told her that in one moment, Hakadosh Baruch Hu can make a neis and Eden can return. And sure enough, Eden’s release came as a shock to his parents when it was announced.

On Monday, before Edan was released, she spoke to the press, during which she said: “Today is Pesach Sheini,” she said. “Edan was redeemed on Pesach Sheini.”

She also opened her Sefer Tehillim and said: “This Tehillim is my weapon. I’m with my Tehillim all the time, day and night, and I daven. I’ll read to you now: “”מזמור לתודה, הריעו לה’ כל הארץ, עבדו את ה’ בשמחה, בואו לפניו ברננה…”

She added,” I thank Hakadosh Baruch Hu on the good He granted us today. Thank you Hashem.”

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)