After five years in captivity, Gilad Shalit has been freed from captivity, returned to his country and his family. The Jewish people rejoice as one.
His is a story of one person’s triumph against every possible odd, and of a family’s unwavering devotion. It is also an expression of Jewish values, of who we are as a people: valuing every single life, believing in redemption, and knowing hope without end.
This week, we celebrate Yizkor (a night of memory, on Wednesday), Simchat Torah (a night of endings and beginnings, Thursday) and Erev Shabbat (a night of joy, Friday). Throughout this doubly-blessed week, we’ll offer special prayers and songs for his homecoming.
Baruch Ata Adonai, Matir Asurim—Blessed are You, God, who frees the captive.
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