An Oct. 21 livestream of the Shema broadcast from the Western Wall on behalf of Israeli hostages in Gaza drew viewers from around the world. (Screenshot, via JTA)

Praying for the Hostages in Gaza and the ‘Whole House of Israel’

The Acheinu prayer reminds us that the deeper we go into the experience of those suffering, the more fervently we will pray for their speedy redemption, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

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