Bar Kupershtein, who was released after 738 days in Hamas captivity, is starting over—and looking for an apartment to rent. In a story posted to his Instagram account, he asked his tens of thousands of followers for help, writing: “After a long period, it’s time to turn a new page. I’m moving to a new apartment, starting from zero.”
1+The former hostage then asked for help getting items for the move: “If anyone has furniture or appliances in good condition that they no longer need, or knows someone who’s giving away or selling at a fair price—I’d really appreciate it if you’d think of me.” He immediately followed up with a detailed list of what he’s looking for, adding: “Anything that can help with a new home.”
Kupershtein invited anyone who wanted to help to send him a private message, and thanked in advance everyone who would take part and help him through the process. Hours later, he was flooded with messages from many offering to help: “You have no idea how much I love you all. I can’t keep up with the pace of the messages. It’s really moving how everyone wants to help me. You have no idea how much you’ve moved me.”
1+Just about two months ago, the former hostage announced he was returning to work at the business he founded years before his abduction—Bar on the Tow Truck, which provides motorcycle towing and transport services. According to him, the business vehicle he drove to the Nova music festival on October 7 remained undamaged—something that made him realize he needed to continue the operation.
As he noted in his book “Unbroken,” which tells the story of his kidnapping and captivity, for years his family lived in rented apartments. After the serious car accident that left his father Tal requiring full-time care, the family had to bring in a caregiver—which led Bar to vacate his room at home and move in with his grandparents. While he was in captivity, the family moved to a new apartment, which he returned to immediately upon his release.