Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger
Now, with Berger released Thursday after 482 days, her supporters are returning the gesture, crafting braids of their own to celebrate her freedom and inspiration.
Jewish women, including at the Israeli airline El Al, wore braids to celebrate Agam Berger, released from Hamas captivity on Jan. 30, 2025. (photo credit: (Berger with her parents: handout; El Al staff via El Al/ JTA)ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTAUpdated: