Today Is A Hopeful Day

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Nechama Staff

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Published:

13 Oct 2025

Last updated:

30 Mar 2026

Key Takeaways

Sukkot is known as "Z'man Simchateinu" / A Time of Happiness.
At NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster, we rejoice in the news of the freedom of the remaining living Israeli hostages and we remain hopeful that this is just one step towards everlasting peace and an end to all suffering.

Sukkot is known as "Z'man Simchateinu" / A Time of Happiness. At NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster, we rejoice in the news of the freedom of the remaining living Israeli hostages and we remain hopeful that this is just one step towards everlasting peace and an end to all suffering.

Written by

Nechama Staff

Posts authored collectively by the NECHAMA team. NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is a leading national organization in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.

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