Stories that Bind Us: Remembering October 7

Stories that Bind Us: Memory and Dialogue on October 7 at Heritage Sites

In the wake of October 7, a day that shattered lives and shook our nation, our heritage sites are creating spaces for intimate, human connection — where stories can be heard, hearts can open, and healing can begin on a personal and national level.
Inspired by the “Zikaron BeSalon” (זיכרון בסלון) model, and as part of the SPIHS Resilience Program, we are launching a national effort that reflects the spirit of strength through community: Stories that Bind Us: Memory and Dialogue on October 7 at Heritage Sites

 What 

We’ve invited Israelis directly affected by October 7 and the war that followed to come and share their stories, and the public is invited to come and bear witness. These gatherings will bring together Israelis from all walks of life to hear the experiences of former hostages and their families, bereaved parents, IDF soldiers, first responders, medical teams and modern-day heroes.

 Why 

We believe that heritage sites play an important part in telling the story of people and places that shape our history as a nation. But that story is always unfolding, with new chapters being added. October 7 was a new chapter. By inviting people to hear stories within the walls of our heritage sites, we are creating a direct link to our rich history, as well as a cultural hub to keep the story alive.

 When 

This initiative will take place during the deeply emotional days surrounding Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel’s Independence Day — a time when we traditionally move from mourning to hope, from remembrance to renewal.

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Stories that Bind Us: Memory and Dialogue on October 7 at Heritage Sites

Full Schedule of Events

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North

Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk

Thursday; April 24 I Parents of Yarden Buskila z”l, murdered at Nova

Dubrovin Farm, Yesud HaMa’alah

Wednesday, May 7 | Parents of Ram Nesher z”l, member of the production crew at Nova, murdered on October 7

Ussishkin Museum, Kibbutz Dan

Thursday, April 24 | Parents of Regev Amar z”l, paratrooper killed on October 7

The Palmach Cave, Kibbutz Mishmar Ha’Emek

Sunday, April 27 | Journalist, Amir Tibon from Kibbutz Nachal Oz

The Valley Museum, Kibbutz Ifat

Tuesday, May 6 | Daughter of now-released hostages, Keith and Aviva Siegel

The “Khan” Museum, Hadera

Monday, April 28 | Col. Gabi Absalem whose fighter son, Avihai z”l, fell defending the south on October 7

The Valley Train Site, Kfar Yehoshua

Sunday, April 27 | Moran Ben Ishai Mozes, daughter of released hostages Margalit and Gadi Mozes

The Watchman’s House (“Beit HaShomer”), Kibbutz Kfar Giladi

Tuesday, May 6 | Dov Lang, combat soldier who defended Nir Am and succeeded in regaining control of the kibbutz

Shmueli Courtyard, Sejerah (Moshava Ilaniya)

Monday, April 21 | Raphael Ben Shitrit, father of Elroi z”l, combat soldier who fell at Nahal Oz base on October 7

Underground Prisoners Museum, Acre (Akko)

Monday, April 21 | Content TBA

Atlit Detention Camp

Date TBA| Yael Nazirim mother of soldier Ya’akov Naziri z”l from Atlit, who fell in battle

Center

The Moshava Museum, Mazkeret Batya

Thursday, April 24 | Ronit Zar, Head of Governmental Team in Hostage Affairs Directorate

The Ayalon Institute Bullet Factory, Rehovot

Sunday, April 27 | Yuval Siman Tov, young social entrepreneur and Nova survivor

Levi Eshkol House, Jerusalem

Thursday, April 24 | Father of Roee Nahari z”l who saved 40 families in Kfar Aza before falling in battle

The State Archives Visitors Center, Jerusalem

Date TBA | Zuli Mor of Kfar Aza who went on to adopt toddler-hostage Avigail Idan and her siblings after their parents were murdered on October 7

Mikveh Israel Visitors Center, Holon

Monday, April 28 | Content TBA

Netanya City Museum

Sunday, April 27 | Batya Holin, photographer, captures life in the Gaza Envelope and the horrors of October 7

South

Gvulot Lookout, Kibbutz Gvulot

Thursday, April 24 | Bella Chaim, Holocaust survivor and grandmother of Yotam Chaim, hostage tragically killed by IDF forces

Iron Molding Heritage (“Tzon Barzel”) Museum, Kibbutz Tze’elim

Monday, May 5 | Former hostage, Gadi Moses and members of the Fauker family whose father, Gidon was murdered on Kibbutz Nir Am

Ben Gurion’s Desert Home, Kibbutz Sde Boker

Thursday, April 24 | Parents of fallen soldier, Uri Bar-Oz z”l, former student of Midreshet Ben Gurion

Women of Valor Center, Historic Nitzanim

Tuesday, May 6 | Liat Shor Tahar, wife of fallen Shin Bet commander Yossi Tahar z”l

Kibbutz of Yesteryear (“Kibbutz shel Pa’am”) heritage house, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

Sunday, May 4 | Dalia Ben Haim, member of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, who has lost many members of her family in wars and terror attacks

Reconstructed Battlefield, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

Sunday, April 27 | Adele Ramer, photographer, survivor of Kibbutz Nirim massacre

Joe Alon Center – Beduin Heritage Center, Lahav Forest

Tuesday, April 22 | Hamid Abu Arar, husband of Fatma murdered on October 7 & Col. Wahid El-Huzayel, former director for Forum for Victims in Bedouin community

Abraham’s Well, Beer Sheva

Monday, April 28 | Panel of speakers/singers made up of survivors and bereaved family members