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Unfortunately, the concept of Jews being held captive by their enemies, for ransom or other reasons is not a new one. Throughout Jewish history, we have had to deal with this reality and, in addition to the practical and moral questions about redeeming captives, our tradition has developed prayers to beseech God on their behalf. In this session, we offer a few ways of engaging in prayer on behalf of the hostages.
Dedicate this activity in honor of
Alex was a scholar and historian of the Holocaust. He was taken from his home in Nir Oz. In July 2024, the IDF confirmed his death in Hamas captivity.