For a second straight Passover, Jews mark Festival of Freedom while hostages remain in Gaza
Jews worldwide are preparing to leave seats empty at their tables to symbolize the hostages’ plight, or share the stories of hostages during their seders, for the second straight year.
The Asufa haggadah for 2025 includes multiple images showing yellow chairs at seder tables, symbolizing the Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza.(photo credit: Philissa Cramer)ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA