All sectors of Israeli society should call for a hostage deal
We should insist that even religious or ultra-Orthodox individuals should be able to express their support for the release of the hostages.
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We should insist that even religious or ultra-Orthodox individuals should be able to express their support for the release of the hostages.
Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Families of hostages plan Passover Seder protest outside Netanyahu's home, demanding their release; nationwide rallies criticize the government's handling of the situation.
TEL AVIV (JTA) — This year, Noam Safir and her family will order takeout for the Passover seder because her mother Moshit has no energy to cook a festive meal,
As Passover approaches, families of Israeli hostages feel grief, leaving empty seats at their tables. Evacuees face challenges, but efforts aim to preserve holiday spirit.