The morning of September 1 brought bitter news for Israel: the bodies of six hostages, kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, were found in the Gaza Strip.

Department for the Promotion of Aliya co-organized a special Candlelight Vigil, where hundreds of people came together in unity, offering prayers, lighting candles in memory of the lives lost, and sharing commitment to stand with Israel.

On July 22, 1878, in Warsaw, in an assimilated Jewish family of Goldschmidts, Henryk was born, named after his grandfather, a doctor, but who entered history as Janusz Korczak – an outstanding educator, writer, and humanist, whose life became a symbol of selflessness and love for children.