With Joy and Compassion: Standing With Israel’s Freed Hostages
This week, we joined with the people of Israel and Jews everywhere in profound joy and relief at the return of 20 living hostages to their families. The sight of loved ones reunited with their families filled our hearts with gratitude. I can’t imagine a better way to start the new year. And yet, even in this moment of celebration, we recognize that the journey ahead for the released hostages and their families will be long and difficult. Healing from unimaginable violence and trauma takes time, care, resources, and the support of every corner of world Jewry. I want to challenge each member of the congregation and the greater community to participate in this effort to the former hostages. Violence the Yizkor observance on Shimini Atzeret, Passover, and Shavuot, our congregation turns memory into action by supporting vital causes in Israel and throughout the Jewish world. You have always responded generously. This Yizkor, we have dedicated the Yizkor Ap...