Last year, TIME spoke with family members and close friends of those who were kidnapped in Israel. One year later, here's how their lives have changed.

More than 60 living hostages, and the bodies of about 35 others who are believed to be dead, are still in Gaza, according to the Israeli authorities.

In the anguish of the last 12 months, families of the more than 250 hostages taken during Hamas’ terrorist attack have often turned to rituals for comfort and purpose.