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December 25, 2025
Released Hostage Shares Story of Survival
WESTFIELD -- Bar Kupershtein, 23, who endured 738 days in Hamas captivity before his release this past October, traveled to Westfield, NJ Tuesday evening to share his remarkable story of survival, resilience, and hope. Over 750 attendees – including Westfield Town Council representatives, elected officials, local faith leaders, and community members from across the region – filled Temple Emanu-El to hear his firsthand account.
