“These faces you see, we don't know what number of of those persons are nonetheless alive,” mentioned Rabbi Linda Bertenthal. “A few of them could also be lengthy useless. We don't know. Their households don't know,” added Bertenthal.
Compassion and concern for these lacking in Gaza prompted the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities to create this exhibit on the Beit Shalom Jewish Group constructing in Davenport. Photos of the victims relaxation on empty chairs.
“We did this demonstration as a result of we wished to recollect them,” mentioned Allan Ross, the chief director of the Jewish Federation. “It's been 4 months and lots of people have forgotten.”
Linda Bertenthal and her husband Philip have a reference to one of many victims. A household pal – 19-year-old Naama Levy – was captured on her second day serving within the navy abroad.
“Each time I cease and concentrate on his scenario, I lose, emotionally,” Linda Bertenthal mentioned.
Additionally they need others to know that issues taking place a world away can impression individuals within the Quad Cities.
“It's actually necessary for individuals to know as a result of typically we don't know this,” mentioned Philip Bertenthal, board member of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities. “I actually find out about my household, however I'm certain there are different households in different components of the world who even have these native connections.”
The show additionally consists of footage of a household of 4, together with a child and a one-year-old, who have been kidnapped.
“Who kidnaps youngsters and holds them hostage for 4 months?” Ross mentioned. “I’m one of many nice symbols of 'Get the hostages again now.'
The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities plans to broaden this exhibit to different rooms.
“We wished to remind folks that we care about these hostages,” Ross mentioned. “We wish them to return house as quickly as attainable and I hope that almost all of them are alive and can come again quickly.”
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