Statement On The Murder Of Israeli Hostages

It is a tragic day for Israel and for Jews around the world. The news of the brutal murder of the 6 hostages in Gaza has shocked and saddened us. We mourn with the families and pray for the release of the remaining hostages. 

Below is the Rabbinical Assembly’s statement about today’s horrific events:

“We mourn the tragic loss and brutal murders of Israeli hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alex Lobanov, and Ori Danino.

Hersh and his family have deep, multi-generational ties to the Conservative/Masorti Movement. We offer our prayers, comfort, and strength to Rachel, Jon, their family, and to the families of all those whose lives were taken and those still being held hostage by Hamas.

We stand together as one people, Am Yisrael, as we mourn together with these families, for “The Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps” (Psalms 121:4).

May these six souls’ memories be a blessing, and may our leaders work quickly to free all the other hostages and end this war.”

Jacob Blumenthal, Chief Executive Officer

Jay Kornsgold, President

Rabbinical Assembly