The ransoming of captives has been practiced by Jews for many centuries and has been regarded as a greater obligation than charity for the poor. (Elliott Abrams)

The ransoming of captives has been practiced by Jews for many centuries and has been regarded as a greater obligation than charity for the poor.

Elliott Abrams

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