Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 23
Citizenships: US, Israel
Hostage status: Redeemed deceased by the IDF on September 1st, 2024
More about Hersh:
Born in Berkeley, California
At 7 he moved to Jerusalem with his family
Has two younger sisters, Leebie, 20, and Orly, 18
Son of Rachel Goldberg, a Jewish Educator and Jon Polin, a serial entrepreneur and founder
Devoted fan of the Hapoel Jerusalem soccer team
Enjoys trance-music festivals, having attended six this past summer
Loves listening to Mizrahi music
Likes long hikes, and spending time at his favorite bar in Jerusalem, Sira
Was part of an initiative using soccer to bring Israeli and Arab kids together
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Bodies of 6 hostages, murdered by Hamas just days ago, found in Rafah, Sep 01, 2024
Foodish, Hersh Goldberg-Polin's Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies - Recipe, Feb 22, 2024
The Wall Street Journal, 'Stay Strong. Survive.' The Mother Who Became the Face of Hostage Advocacy, Feb 20, 2024
NBC6 Miami, ‘Slow-motion trauma’: Agony never ends for mother whose son was taken hostage, Dec 21, 2023
Ynet, 'Imagine it was your mother' being told you were kidnapped: Hamas hostage's mom delivers poignant speech at UN, Oct 25, 2023
CNN, Anderson Cooper had a realization about a hostage during a live interview with his parents, Oct 24, 2023
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Date Last Updated: September 2nd, 2024