The father of Yosef Chaim Ohana holds his son’s lulav from two years ago alongside a new one—praying that this Sukkot, Yosef Chaim will finally be home to bless it himself.

October 7th and the violence that followed took Israel and the Jewish nation by surprise, ripping children from their parents and soldiers from their families in response to the battle cry.

In the face of a prolonged war with Hamas and Hezbollah, this annual tradition served as a powerful reminder of faith and unity.