Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Rachel Goldberg-Polin is an American-Israeli activist and author born in 1969 who became internationally known for advocating for the release of Israeli hostages following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was abducted during the Nova Music Festival and murdered by his captors on August 29, 2024, after 330 days in captivity. She published her grief memoir 'When We See You Again' in April 2026, describing her journey through loss and advocacy.