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Finding God in Gaza: Why So Many Israeli Hostages Are Reconnecting With Judaism

More and more testimonies of a newfound interest in Judaism are emerging from recently-released hostages and their families, including ritual observance in captivity. Why would secular hostages turn to Jewish practice under conditions of torture and abuse? How has Israeli society reacted to their stories? And what would Freud say?

Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-03-10/ty-article-magazine/.premium/finding-god-in-gaza-why-so-many-israeli-hostages-are-reconnecting-with-judaism/00000195-7b34-d18c-a797-7f34c0df0000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Native