For this unprecedented time of war and grief, new prayers for those held captive by Hamas
Rabbis are updating prayers or writing new ones calling for the safe return of the hostages in Gaza
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Culture The story of a mother whose sons were taken hostage by Hamas is now an animated film
Oscar-nominated animator Yoni Goodman’s 'Disaster' does not rely on sensationalism
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Fast Forward Israeli forces rescue kidnapped soldier, the first since Oct. 7
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that Ori Megidish was 'was medically checked, is doing well, and has met with her family'
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News American Jews are mobilizing to free Israeli hostages — will it make a difference?
As relatives of the hostages tour the US to promote their cause, questions remain about what strategy — if any — American Jews should pursue to secure their release
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Fast Forward Thronged by supporters, families of Hamas hostages head to the UN
'Bring Hersh home!' a crowd of about 500 chanted as the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted on Oct. 7, made their way toward the building
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Opinion Netanyahu has turned his back on Israel’s hostages, and abandoned Israel in its darkest moment
Israel's prime minister is plowing ahead with a campaign against Gaza with no apparent plan to protect Israeli hostages
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News ‘I found a hostage!’: Inside the Tel Aviv war room where civilians locate the kidnapped
Over 1,500 Israeli tech experts volunteer around the clock to find kidnapped or missing civilians
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News Why do Republicans keep falsely claiming Biden helped fund Hamas?
The accusation, which the White House called a lie, is rooted in a deal with Iran last month that resulted in the release of 5 American hostages
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