Meaningful Ways to Acknowledge the Hostages at your Seder

For the second year in a row, ‘let my people go’ won’t merely refer to ancient history.

This Pesach, there are several ways you can honor and remember them at the Seder table. Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin z”l, suggested placing a symbolic yellow flower, lemon, or masking tape (with the number of days they have been hostages) at the Seder table. Whichever gesture you choose, the message is clear: While we celebrate our freedom, our hearts are with those fighting for theirs.

Here is a list of the 59 hostages still being held captive


A Reflection to read at your Seder


“Let My People Go”

A Passover Prayer of Freedom for the Israeli Hostages


Bringing the Hostages to Your Seder

Seder Supplement