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Supporting the rebirth of Kibbutz Nir Oz: A year of healing and solidarity

JL;DR SUMMARY On the one-year anniversary of a devastating Hamas attack, the survivors of Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, continue the arduous task of rebuilding. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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SupportHamas AttackHostagesKibbutz Nir OzRebuildingCommunity ResilienceEmotional RecoveryAfnoAmerican Donors

Places mentioned

Nir Oz, Southern District, Israel
"Nir Oz, nestled near the Gaza border in the Western Negev, was a symbol of resilience for nearly seven decades, known for its agricultural prosperity and tight-knit families."
Kiryat Gat, Southern District, Israel
"The displaced residents, temporarily housed in Kiryat Gat, need help sustaining their livelihoods, preserving their community connections and healing from the psychological scars left by the attack."
Maryland, United States
"AFNO organized a retreat for 43 members of the kibbutz in Montgomery County, Md., this past summer, providing kibbutz members with an opportunity to rest and connect with the Washington, D.C., community."
Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States
"AFNO organized a retreat for 43 members of the kibbutz in Montgomery County, Md., this past summer, providing kibbutz members with an opportunity to rest and connect with the Washington, D.C., community."

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