Join the hostage families for a special event of unity and prayer at the Western Wall, hear their voices and exclusive stories, concluding with a united moment of prayer and solidarity, with millions of Jews from around the world reciting the Shema Yisrael prayer together.

The unique event is being held in partnership with major Jewish organizations in Israel and around the world, and will be streamed live at 4:30pm Israel time (10:30 am ET / 7:30am PT), climaxing with by a world wide recitation of Shema Yisrael at 5.30pm Israel time, connecting Jewish communities and supporters of Israel worldwide.

The Live Broadcast will be streamed right here on Virtual Jerusalem

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Israeli President Yizhak Herzog is also involved in the initiative, calling on communities throughout Israel and the world to join the event:

We thank you for your participation and ask you to spread the word among your contacts and hopefully, the global Jewish Unity and the Shema Yisrael prayer in one voice will be heard for the quick release of the hostages and their safe return home.