How She Brought Them Home: Alana Zeitchik, Hostage Family Member

Alana Zeitchik, a hostage family member & advocate, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss her reflections on advocating for the release of her 6 relatives that were taken hostage on October 7th. Hostage families continue to be instrumental players in securing the release of their loved ones and pressuring Israel to make a deal. In this emotional episode, Margarita and Alana discuss ceasefires, hostage release deals, the importance of humanity and not letting hate metastasize in our hearts. While this episode is not a debate, Margarita and Alana share very differing political views, so you have an opportunity to hear both sides. Follow Alana Zeitchik on Instagram @alanalindsay and let's BRING THEM HOME NOW! Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda10:27 Alana's path to becoming an advocate after her family was taken hostage11:50 What is misunderstood in the West about hostages & their families? 18:42 Ceasefire & hostage deals seem to be at odds with what the Israeli government wants. What do we do? 27:30 What is Alana's preferred day after plan? 29:48 What is the hostage family community like? 33:12 What can we do to support released hostages & survivors struggling with grief/PTSD? 42:15 Alana's work on The Narrow Bridge Project1:00:52 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination