Which blessing should be recited after the last hostage from Simchat Torah was found this week, after about two and a half years? May God have mercy. No one remains in captivity, and all the captives who were killed have been buried.
May we always hear and share only good news. Amen, may this be His will.
Many thanks for all the answers.
With the priestly blessing, with love,
Gamliel HaKohen Rabinowitz
Author of “Gam Ani Odecha” and “Pardes Yosef HeChadash” on the festivals.
To my esteemed friend, the distinguished Rabbi Gamliel HaKohen Rabinowitz, may he live a long and good life,
Now, with the return of all the hostages and the burial of all the captives who died, it seems that this is a precious opportunity to concentrate with particular strength and devotion during Grace after Meals on the blessing “HaTov VeHaMeitiv,” following “Boneh Yerushalayim.” That blessing was instituted for the slain of Beitar who were permitted to be buried.
During “Boneh Yerushalayim,” one should have in mind the rebuilding of the Temple and the redemption, which we hope to merit soon, with kindness and mercy.
With blessings and esteem,
May we hear and receive good news,
Yosef Chai Siman Tov
Author of the “Kerem Yosef” series on the Talmud and “Eshkol Yosef” on the Torah and festivals.
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