This upcoming Yom Kippur, Hostage Square in Tel Aviv will become a focal point of unity and prayer for the Jewish people. The Hostage Families’ Headquarters, in collaboration with the “Orot Shaul” Yeshiva in South Tel Aviv, the Tzohar organization, and Tel Aviv communities, invites the public to participate in special prayers for the hostages.
The event will feature two central prayers: the “Kol Nidrei” prayer at the beginning of Yom Kippur and the “Ne’ilah” prayer at the end of the fast. Hostage Square, which has become a symbol of the Israeli people’s pain and hope since the outbreak of the conflict, will serve as a place of healing and unity during these prayers.
The organizers emphasize that on the holiest day for the Jewish people, the prayers will be dedicated to the safe return of the 101 hostages. The dual purpose is to pray for the rehabilitation of the living hostages and for a proper burial in their homeland for the deceased and fallen.
It is important to note that the prayers at the square will be held in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, prioritizing the safety of participants. The Hostage Families’ Headquarters sees this event as an opportunity to unite the nation around a shared goal and to raise awareness of the hostages’ situation.
The event underscores the significance of Hostage Square as a national center of memory and hope. For over a year, the square has symbolized the deep pain and relentless hope of the hostages’ families and the entire nation. Choosing it as the venue for Yom Kippur prayers strengthens its status as a national symbol, reinforcing the connection between faith, tradition, and the struggle to bring back the hostages.
