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Tag: Pidyon Shvuyim

0 Politics Israel

On Yom Kippur, my brother-in-law is still a hostage. How do I atone for that?

Moshe Emilio Lavi in Forward · 11 Oct

As Yom Kippur unfolds with reflections on atonement, Moshe Emilio Lavi wrestles with the ongoing captivity of his brother-in-law Omri Miran, held hostage by Hamas since October 2023.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Israel at War – The Hostage Dilemma

For Heaven's Sake · 8 Feb

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the agonizing dilemma faced by Israel in negotiating with Hamas for the release of hostages.

0 History Jewish Law

How using words like 'redemption' and 'civilian' shapes the thinking on Israel's war with Hamas

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 3 Jan

The use of language in discussing Israel's war with Hamas is explored in this article.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

On Redeeming Captives

Mikhael Manekin in Sources · 28 Nov 2023

This article delves into the Jewish ethical and legal perspectives on the redemption of captives, a complex issue that implicates both historical precedent and modern state policy.

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Israel's hostage deal makes the best of an impossible situation

BCohen in Forward · 21 Nov 2023

The author discusses the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the moral and political compromises that were made.

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Ethan Tucker on the Jewish Duty to Recover Hostages

Tikvah · 19 Oct 2023

In this podcast episode, Rabbi Ethan Tucker discusses the Jewish duty to redeem and release captives, known as pidyon shvuyim.

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Ethan Tucker on the Jewish Duty to Recover Hostages

Tikvah · 19 Oct 2023

In a podcast discussion with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver, Rabbi Ethan Tucker explores the Jewish obligation of pidyon shvuyim, or redeeming captives.