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Return of the captives...

Hebrew College joins the rest of the Jewish world in expressing deep relief and great joy at the return of all the hostages to their families, friends, and communities. We celebrate the return of the living hostages, knowing that this marks the beginning of a long and difficult healing process for them and everyone who loves them. We also hold in our hearts the friends and families of the deceased hostages, who can now finally give their loved ones a proper burial.

With cautious optimism, we are hopeful that the ceasefire will end innocent suffering and devastation, paving the way for greater peace and rebuilding in the region... Read more at https://hebrewcollege.edu/blog/return-of-the-captives/

"Here, at the beginning of the month of repentance, reflection, course correction—when we are tasked with judging our own actions for over the past year as we prepare to stand and be judged by the Holy Blessed One—the Torah stresses the importance of fair, unbiased judges. Being able to make judgements that rise above the pettiness of bribes, we learn, is of the utmost importance in building a society that is just and thriving. Torah commentators clarify that we must hold our understanding of the law no matter what individual is standing before us." - Rabbi Frankie Sandmel `22, MJED`22, BASE Bay Area

Who are We to Judge? | Hebrew College Hebrew College