“If you don’t have a solution to the issueof teachers’ salaries, the least you can do is acknowledge that the issue exists”
When I read the “Finding the Names” piece written by the woman who updated the list of hostage names and published them in English in a newspaper, I felt compelled to reach out after Shabbos and express my heartfelt gratitude to her.
I’d seen lists of hostages’ names, but many of the names were unfamiliar to me, and I worried about pronouncing them incorrectly. I kept those English-language published lists in my siddur and davened for the hostages daily, feeling a sense of comfort and connection to them.
Your efforts helped create a sense of unity and solidarity among our nation, reminding us that we are all part of a larger family bound together by shared values and a deep love for one another. In a world that often feels fragmented and divided, it was inspiring to see people from all walks of life come together in prayer and support. The impact of your work will undoubtedly be felt for a long time, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.
Miriam Berkowitz
As of this letter writing, 13 hostage bodies are still being held by our enemies. Their families have not received closure, they’re still in turmoil waiting to give their children proper kevurah b’Yisrael, and they’re still waiting for a call that their nightmare is over.
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