Rachel Goldberg-Polin has shared her experience of grief and the prolonged period of uncertainty following the abduction and death of her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Hersh was taken hostage during the October 7 attacks and held in Gaza for 330 days before his body was recovered by Israeli forces. Rachel discusses the emotional weight of maintaining “mandatory hope” throughout her global advocacy efforts and the transition into mourning after receiving confirmation of her son’s death. Her account highlights the profound psychological toll on families waiting for the return of their loved ones.
- Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.
- Rachel Goldberg-Polin spent 11 months advocating for his release, speaking to world leaders and international organizations.
- The Israeli military recovered Hersh’s body, along with those of five other hostages, from a tunnel in Rafah in late August 2024.
- Rachel describes the concept of “ambiguous loss” and the physical and emotional exhaustion of the hostage advocacy process.
- The interview details the moment the family was notified of Hersh’s death and the subsequent period of national and international mourning.
- The discussion emphasizes the ongoing plight of the remaining hostages and the enduring trauma faced by their families.
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RIP HERSH! You are loved!
Biden failed to rescue hostages even Americans focused more on ice cream
Throwing hand grenades into a bunker of helpless people is a truly unforgivable act of violence and inhumanity.
What a terrible experience for a Mother
-our children’s DNA is in us, and yes when they die everything about what we thought our life would be is just gone. I am sorry for your loss.
What a remarkable person she is.
I am very sorry for her loss. I am also very sorry for the thousands of Palestinian parents whose children have been murdered by Israel.
Rachel is simply the most extraordinary human being. She has transcended tragedy with her humanity. She also demonstrates how her Jewish faith and belief helps her on this journey of grief. Every time I listen to Rachel I feel blessed for being able to hear her voice and her wisdom. Thank you Rachel. May Hersh’s memory be for a blessing.
Só perhaps she can now feels what thousands of Palestinians feel each day
As far as the death toll is concerned, nothing can be compared to a true genocide in Gaza.
Odd how Israeli or Western victims are chronicled as individuals whereas innocent victims 'on the other side' are just faceless and nameless numbers.
Harsh will be missed. What a special family. What incredible people.
The idea that people can watch evil and say *now you know others pain" makes one completely amoral and beyond a true and honest evaluation of a complex conflict.This is the kind of racism and group superiority you decry.Such narcissistic self assurance where both sides are to be pitied is just beyond the pale
Well what about the suffering Israhell has placed on many