Topeka Temple Beth Sholom thinks of hostages in Gaza this Passover

KSNT News— TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's the season of Passover, a significant holiday in the Jewish faith where those who celebrate remember the Jewish people's freedom from ancient Egypt. With the war between Israel and Hamas raging on, this Passover has a somber feel to it. That's because this Passover marks 200 days of 133 hostages in []

CHCH—Israel marks Passover with empty seats for hostages. Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Israelis are marking Passover with hostages still in Gaza. Weeklong observances are about freedom, but many remain captive after Hamas’ October 7th attack. That’s why many Jews around the world are adapting their rituals at the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood.

The Guardian—Israel under pressure to let more aid into Gaza as hostage talks continue. Antony Blinken holds two-hour meeting with Netanyahu while Hamas considers ceasefire proposalIsrael’s leaders were under renewed pressure to allow more aid into Gaza on Wednesday after the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, told Benjamin Netanyahu to “accelerate and sustain improvements” seen during recent days in the amount of humanitarian assistance reaching the territory.Humanitarian agencies say that though the number of lorries entering Gaza after being vetted by Israel has increased...

Breitbart—Obama's Passover Message Adds Palestinians Into the Story; Omits Hostages. Former President Barack Obama used a Passover message on Monday to work Palestinians into the Jewish holiday, calling for empathy for those suffering in "Israel and Gaza," and for solidarity with "people of all religions."