Today is a day of gratitude for every soul freed from captivity.
The long awaited hour of reunion is here.
We give thanks for every hostage released today,
For joyous reunions filled with tears of thanksgiving.
We pray that love will mend the brokenness,
That fear and trauma will soon give way to faith in tomorrow.
Comfort them, God, heal their hearts.
Be their strength, their shelter,
Be their hope
For the new life that lies ahead.
On this blessed day of gratitude
Our hearts refuse to rejoice
Until every man, woman and child
Taken by Hamas
Has been released.
God help us bring them home.
Until that day, watch over them, God.
Fill them with courage, perseverance,
Strength and hope
For the day of freedom that is coming.
May that day come soon.
Baruch Ata Adonai Elohenu Melech haOlam,
Matir Assurim.
Blessed are You, O God,
Who frees the captives,
Amen.