Judith and Natalie Ra’anan are beloved members of the Evanston, Ill., Jewish community, which has been praying and advocating for their return since being taken hostage, and are supporting their extended family in Israel and America
For Some Jewish Communities, the Safe Return of Hostages is Personal
Hostage Judith Ra’anan was born in Israel but moved to the United States 30 years ago. The now-59-year-old settled in Evanston, Ill., and is an active member of Chabad of Evanston, which has been advocating for the return of Judith and her 19-year-old daughter, Natalie, as well as supporting their extended family.
