This article discusses the one-year anniversaries of two Jewish individuals deprived of their freedom: journalist Evan Gershkovich imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges while reporting for The Wall Street Journal, and academic Elizabeth Tsurkov kidnapped in Iraq.

The Baal Tanya, a prominent figure in Jewish history, was arrested and imprisoned, sparking discussions about the theological disagreements between the Gra and Chassidus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia seeks a prisoner exchange agreement to free American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been imprisoned on espionage charges since March.