Hundreds gather to remember Hersh Goldberg-Polin on second anniversary of his death
Jessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the centerHundreds gathered on Friday in Jerusalem to remember Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American citizen taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, and later murdered in captivity in August 2024.The ceremony, organized by family and friends, marked the official Hebrew calendar date of Goldberg-Polin’s death, when he and fellow captives Almog Sarusi, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alex Lubanov and Ori Danino were executed by their Hamas captors at close range in an underground tunnel in Gaza, as IDF troops unknowingly approached their location.Goldberg-Polin was one of the most well-known globally of the 251 people taken hostage in the October 7 attack. That was largely due to the relentless efforts of his parents, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, who traveled the world advocating for their son’s release and spoke…
Hundreds gathered in Jerusalem to commemorate Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American hostage murdered by Hamas in August 2024, on the second anniversary of his death according to the Hebrew calendar. The ceremony, held at the Baka community center, honored Goldberg-Polin, who was among the most globally recognized hostages due to his parents' advocacy. Speakers included his parents, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, his sisters, and friends from the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team fan club.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin expressed her grief, stating, "I live in a place where my clock has no arms."
Jon Polin emphasized the need for unity, saying, "Understanding comes before peace."
The event featured music and personal tributes, highlighting Goldberg-Polin's connection to his community and the ongoing call for a "revolution for goodness."
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