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Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger

JL;DR SUMMARY In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and inspiration, Jewish women worldwide are braiding their hair and challah to honor Agam Berger, the Israeli soldier recently released after being held hostage by Hamas. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasShabbatIsraeli SoldiersResilienceHostagesSolidarityChallahCultural PracticesAgam BergerBraids

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Beachwood, Ohio, United States
"This Thursday, in a show of solidarity with Agam and all the remaining hostages, lets have all of our female students come to school wearing braids, Fuchs Mizrachi School, an Orthodox day school in Beachwood, Ohio, posted on Facebook on Tuesday."
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States
"Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, invited congregants to a communal challah-braiding event on Thursday and encouraged those who make challah at home to post pictures with the #BringThemHome hashtag."
New York City, New York, United States
"These braids have become a symbol of hope and resistance, as Agams quiet strength and strong spirit are woven together, much like the braids she has so lovingly gifted those released as she remained behind, said a Facebook post by a New York City school that was removed after the plea for silence spread."

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