It was just one year ago, on the eve of Simchat Torah, that we watched 20 living hostages finally return to the arms of their families. It was a moment of extraordinary relief and joy, but one that came alongside profound grief for those who were brought home for burial, and for the families whose loss will remain with them forever.

A year later, those emotions are still very present.

For many of us, Simchat Torah will never feel quite the same after October 7th. A day associated with celebration became forever connected to one of the darkest moments in our history.

And yet, there is something powerful about returning to it each year.

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