Since the war in Gaza, the Masorti Movement has made sure to show its presence every day at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. In collaboration with other Jewish pluralistic organizations, we have organized a daily prayer circle where we continue to pray together for the welfare of the hostages and missing, and the wellbeing of their families. Our prayer circles at Hostage square have become a way for us to spiritually hold the grieving families and assure them that they are not alone. Our movement promotes halakhic-egalitarian Judaism and religious pluralism. Since the day that the families of the hostages set up camp here in Tel Aviv, we identified the need to hold a prayer and song circle, inclusive of everyone, without exception.

This square is a space which draws people of all ilks, each bringing different strengths. Together we are able to create light and shared hope. Every day, people from the right and left of the political map, from the north and south of Israel, all meet here. The partnership created in Hostage Square generates hope and strength. It stands in contradiction to the divisions that we all experienced just moments before the 7th of October. Every day, from this square we channel the pain and frustration into partnership. This square forces us to look each other in the eye, notice our brothers and sisters, and acknowledge that until our hostages return home, we are all with them.

We encourage and invite you to come join us in song and prayer! Feel free to just show up or if you would like, please fill out the form below to let us know whether you'll be coming with an organized group.