Rabbi Aharon Zulberg, and the other people he credits, was still scratching his head as to what significant thing South African Jewry might do on behalf of their brethren affected by the war. His synagogue, “The Bais” teamed up with the Jewish National Fund of South Africa to offer respite for hostages released from the terror tunnels of Gaza and in urgent need of relaxation and tranquility. What better place could there be than the beautiful country of South Africa and an initiative was launched uniting Jews, and in the process learning about the inestimable good there is in people.

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First group of Israeli hostages released from Gaza MSNBC

Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for 55 days shares story of survival ABC 7 Chicago

"They Are Us, We Are Them" – Bring the Hostages Home American Jewish Committee

Shai Abramson and the IDF religious military choir

Motty Steinmetz Dirshu

Rachel Polin speaking

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