Mom of Oct. 7 Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin writes heartbreaking book
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli abducted during the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, was executed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivity, despite surviving severe injuries including losing an arm.
- His mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, overcame immense grief to visit the site of his last freedom on Aug. 30, 2024, where she called out to him with hope he might hear her before his death.
- Hersh inspired fellow hostages with his optimism and mantra, “He who has a ‘why’ can bear any ‘how,’” offering strength amid torture and deprivation in Gaza tunnels.
- Rachel’s new book, “When We See You Again,” chronicles her family’s ordeal, her son’s life, and the enduring pain and hope she carries after his loss.
- Despite her profound grief, Rachel emphasizes the importance of hope as a vital, almost spiritual commandment in facing tragedy and loss.
