Unpacking Israeli History Eli Sharabi: Surviving Hamas and Choosing Life
Oct 28, 2025
Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days as a Hamas hostage and author of the memoir 'Hostage,' shares his harrowing journey through captivity and personal loss. He details how he found strength in his Jewish faith, fiercely resisted forced conversion, and chose to focus on small daily victories to maintain hope. Eli emphasizes the importance of unity against terrorism and the need to confront ignorance. His story is a testament to resilience, urging listeners to stand together and refuse despair.
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Kidnapped On October 7 And Held 491 Days
- Eli Sharabi was abducted on October 7 and held in Gaza for 491 days while his wife and two daughters were murdered shortly after his capture.
- He returned emaciated and became a national symbol of survival and resilience.
Act To Redeem The Captive
- Noam urges listeners to redeem captives and treat redemption as a generational duty rooted in Jewish tradition.
- He calls on everyone to act in solidarity to free and support hostages and their families.
Kiddush On Water Recreated Family Life
- Even non-religious hostages prayed daily and marked Friday Kiddush with water and crumbs to preserve identity.
- Those small rituals recreated family life and supplied emotional strength underground.
