You Are Invited: Don't Miss Former Hostage Bar Kuperstein’s Tefillin Event

In a poignant public demonstration of resilience and faith following his release from Gaza captivity, former hostage Bar Kuperstein has invited the public to join him this Friday at Hostage Square for a communal act of religious devotion.

Kuperstein plans to put on tefillin publicly at the square, which has become the emotional heart of the national movement to bring all remaining hostages home. The invitation encourages people from all walks of Israeli life to participate in the act.

A Call for Unity Through Tradition

The event is framed not just as a personal moment for Kuperstein, but as a collective expression of strength and continuity for the people of Israel amid the ongoing trauma of the war and the hostage crisis.

The practice of putting on tefillin is seen as physically and spiritually binding oneself to God and Jewish identity. By choosing the highly visible Hostage Square, Kuperstein transforms a private ritual into a national call for unity.

Tefillin Stations Available On-Site

To facilitate broad participation, organizers confirmed that tefillin stations will be available on-site for all who attend. This ensures that even those unfamiliar with the ritual or who do not own tefillin can participate alongside Kuperstein.

The event occurs as the nation continues to grapple with the fate of the hostages still held by Hamas. Public gatherings at Hostage Square, adjacent to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, serve as a constant reminder of the urgent humanitarian crisis and provide a central space for the families and supporters of the captives.

Kuperstein’s initiative shifts the focus from passive mourning to active spiritual resistance, channeling communal pain into a reaffirmation of deep-rooted Jewish tradition. The gathering is expected to draw a large crowd, encompassing the diverse religious and secular segments of Israeli society united by the crisis.