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Grieving Father Calls for Reflective Passover Amid Hostage Crisis

4/11/2025

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Jon Polin, grieving father of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, calls for a muted Passover this year amid the Gaza hostage crisis. He urges a reflective observance, proposing poignant symbols like a lemon on the table to embody the sorrow and bitterness of the ongoing plight. Polin remains steadfast in his fight for the release of all hostages.

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Jon Polin, grieving father of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, calls for a muted Passover this year amid the Gaza hostage crisis. He urges a reflective observance, proposing poignant symbols like a lemon on the table to embody the sorrow and bitterness of the ongoing plight. Polin remains steadfast in his fight for the release of all hostages.