UC Santa Barbara’s Chabad chapter, along with its Santa Barbara and Montecito counterparts, hosted Omer Shem Tov on April 13. Shem Tov is an Israeli citizen who was held hostage by Hamas militants following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov recounted his story of captivity to an audience of about 600 attendees. Conor Kelly / Daily Nexus Shem Tov recounted his story of captivity to about 600 UCSB students and members of the broader community in Campbell Hall.