Omar Shem Tov, who was released from Gaza about a month ago, and his family, met with the Chief Rabbi of Russia, rabbi Berel Lazar. During the meeting, Omar presented the Rabbi with a “D’var Malchus” booklet that the terrorists who had kidnapped him found in a stash of books left behind by Israeli soldiers. They brought the books to him in the Gaza tunnels, from which he learned the weekly Torah portion and the Rebbe’s Sichos. This learning became a source of comfort and strength for him during his most difficult days • Read More

Former hostage Sasha Trofanov, who was recently released after 498 days in Hamas captivity, visited the Western Wall on Wednesday night in a deeply emotional moment of gratitude and reflection • Read More, Watch

When Omar Shem Tov was held captive for 505 days, he found an unexpected source of strength – a Dvar Malchus, left behind by an IDF soldier. Amid the darkness of captivity, the words of Torah became a beacon of hope, helping him hold onto his faith. Now, after his release, Shem Tov and his family are searching for the soldier, Yoel Elbaz, to personally thank him for the spiritual lifeline that sustained him through his ordeal • Full Story

This morning (Tuesday), Agam Berger, a survivor of captivity, visited the Chabad Lubavitch headquarters at 770 in Kfar Chabad, accompanied by her parents, Shlomi and Merav Berger. The visit was marked by moments of deep emotion and spiritual significance for the family • Read More, Photos

February 10, 2025 – After 491 days in captivity, Israeli hostages Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben Ami were released on Shabbat Kodesh from the hands of Hamas, the brutal terrorist organization responsible for the October 7th massacre. The three men appeared severely malnourished and in poor physical condition. In a disturbing spectacle orchestrated by their captors, they were forced to express gratitude for their so-called “care” during a public display in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza • Full Story

In a short video clip released by The Weekly Sicha, the Rebbe addresses the issue of releasing terrorists from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages. The Rebbe passionately highlights the dangers and long-term consequences of such agreements, emphasizing the risks to future security. This timely message provides profound insight into a topic that remains highly relevant today • Watch