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Freed Hostage Segev Kalfon Shares Survival Journey Across U.S.

2/24/2026

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Segev Kalfon, a freed hostage held by Hamas, will embark on a Chabad House tour across the U.S. to share his experiences, publicly proclaim Shema Yisrael, and lead a mass tefillin-wrapping event with CTeen.
Kalfon was kidnapped on October 7, 2023.
He was released on October 13, 2025.
During captivity he endured starvation and psychological torture.
Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky emphasized the significance of Kalfon's message for Jewish communities worldwide.

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Story summary

Segev Kalfon, a freed hostage held by Hamas, will embark on a Chabad House tour across the U.S. to share his experiences, publicly proclaim Shema Yisrael, and lead a mass tefillin-wrapping event with CTeen.
Kalfon was kidnapped on October 7, 2023.
He was released on October 13, 2025.
During captivity he endured starvation and psychological torture.
Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky emphasized the significance of Kalfon's message for Jewish communities worldwide.