Dima Ressin is a Canadian who was born in Russia and moved to Toronto when he was four. He graduated from TanenbaumCHAT, a private Jewish high school in Toronto, in 2022. A post from the school on Instagram noted that Ressin planned to join the Israeli military after high school.
Ressin was mentioned in a December 2024 article from The Times of Israel where the writer describes his experience attending a conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The writer notes that he moderated two sessions at the conference, including one featuring Ressin:
“On the first evening, I was honoured to conduct a Q&A with Emil Tesler and Dima Ressin, two courageous young Canadian-Israeli men, who grew up in Toronto and whose lives were forever changed by Oct. 7 and its aftermath. […] Dima, who was born in Russia, moved to Canada with his family when he was 4 and spent his youth in Toronto. After graduating high school, he moved to Israel in [2022] to volunteer in the IDF, serving in the Nahal Brigade. Following the outbreak of the war, Dina and his unit served in and outside Gaza until he completed his service last July and is now back living in Toronto.”
Ressin was advertised as a presenter on the conference’s website, with his event described as follows: “Join us for an inspiring session featuring the stories of IDF soldiers. This session will delve into their remarkable experiences, highlighting their bravery, resilience, and dedication. Through their narratives, we will gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made and the spirit of perseverance that defines these heroes.”
The website’s bio for Ressin states: “In August 2022, he volunteered to serve in the IDF. He served in the 50th battalion of the Nahal Brigade. Upon completing his training, his unit was stationed in the Karnei Shomron area of the West Bank. After the breakout of the war, he and his unit were in and out of Gaza until his discharge in June 2024.”
