by Debra Rich Gettleman

When Jean Valjean sings “Bring Him Home” in Act I of Les Misérables, begging God to return his daughter Cosette’s beloved Marius, he’s willing to sacrifice his own life for Marius’s safety.

While so many of us are participating in vigils, wearing blue ribbons, and praying about the innocent hostages taken in Gaza, IDF soldiers, like Jean Valjean, are willing to sacrifice their own lives to rescue the 240 civilians brutally kidnapped on October 7^th.

And in the midst of it all, misinformed people around the globe are tearing down hostage fliers, attending pro-Hamas rallies, and chanting “death to Israel.” For a lot of American Jews, college students, and independent business owners, the antisemitic tropes are unsettling at best, and terrifying at worst.

It’s hard to trust anyone these days. Especially when friends, neighbors, and co-workers are noticeably silent when the Israeli war topic pops up.

As a rule, I make it a practice to ignore political statements made by entertainers, prominent athletes, and pretty much everyone in Hollywood. But, every now and then, a group of artists does something so spectacular and moving, that they must be recognized and applauded.

Don’t miss this magnificent rendition of “Bring Them Home: A Broadway Prayer” in support of returning the hostages to safety.

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