Kibbutz Beeri

October 7 documentary shares heart-wrenching new insights into Kibbutz Be’eri massacre

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Oct

Dan Reed's documentary, "One Day in October," sheds light on the devastating October 7 terrorist attack on Kibbutz Beeri, which resulted in the deaths of 101 Israelis and 32 taken hostage.

0 Communities History

Amit Mann’s sister can’t stop rereading her last Oct. 7 messages: ‘I don’t think I’ll make it out of here. I love you.’

Deborah Danan in JTA · 7 Oct

Amit Mann is remembered as a heroic figure in Israel, especially after her tragic death during the Hamas attacks on Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023.

0 Art Communities

‘I want my art after October 7 to be like a big bang – how life can start again after this’

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Oct

Sofie Berzon MacKie, a visual artist from Kibbutz Beeri in Israel, channels her trauma and resilience into a new art series called "Lighthouse," inspired by her experiences during and after the October 7 Hamas attack.

0 Holidays Politics

Awaiting the Return of the Hostages

Israel Policy Pod · 21 Aug

Families of Israeli hostages discuss their experiences and the harrowing aftermath of the Hamas hostage crisis that began on October 7.

0 Israel Politics

Awaiting the Return of the Hostages

Israel Policy Pod · 21 Aug

Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli families of hostages seized by Hamas in Gaza, recounting harrowing experiences of the Roman and Dekel-Chen families from Kibbutz Beeri and Nir Oz on Black Saturday.

0 Holocaust Israel

Since October 7th, I am not the same Jew.

Julie Szego in Future of Jewish · 22 Jul

The text discusses the impact of recent events on the author's personal Jewish identity and the broader Jewish community.

0 Israel Politics

The IDF's first investigation into Oct. 7 should be a death knell for Israel's government

Dan Perry in Forward · 13 Jul

The column discusses the IDF's first investigation into the events of Oct. 7, highlighting a severe failure in leadership during a Hamas attack on Kibbutz Beeri.

0 Israel Art

‘I had to sit down and weep’

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Jun

The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem presents the exhibit "From Darkness to Light," showcasing the horrors of the Hamas attack on October 7.

0 Israel Food

The new Shavuot cookbook sharing recipes and memories of hostages and victims

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Jun

Orly Peli-Bronshtein, a renowned Israeli food writer, has edited a new cookbook called "Shavuot of Longing: Their Recipes on Our Table," created by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to honor those held hostage or killed in attacks.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Here to raise our voice’: Hostage families lead thousands down Fifth Ave. in annual Israel parade

Luke Tress in JTA · 3 Jun

Tens of thousands gathered for the annual Israel parade in New York City, led by families of hostages still held captive by Hamas in Gaza, including the delegation from Kibbutz Beeri.

0 Israel Communities

Returning to Kibbutz Be’eri

Sapir · 1 Jun

The article details the severe impact of Hamas attacks on Israeli agricultural communities in the western Negev, particularly Kibbutz Beeri, destroying infrastructure, crops, and displacing residents.

0 Music History

These Hebrew Genderbent Leonard Cohen Covers Are So Beautiful

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 May

Singer-songwriter Aya Korem's new album, "Yours, A. Korem," features genderbent Hebrew covers of Leonard Cohen's songs, including a poignant interpretation of "Lover, Lover, Lover."

0 Music History

Y-Studs Cover a Passover Seder Song With an Israeli October 7 Survivor

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Apr

The a cappella group Y-Studs from Yeshiva University created a unique Passover parody by singing the traditional Vehi Sheamda to a tune by Yonathan Razel, accompanied by Daniel Wais, a survivor of the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

As a former British soldier, only visiting Israel made me understand the Gaza war

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Apr

A former British soldier visited Israel and gained a deeper understanding of the Gaza war on October 7 through firsthand experience.

0 Politics Israel

What it’s like to fight for your (captive) family - with Maya Roman

Call Me Back · 12 Apr

Maya Roman, an Israeli journalist, shares the emotional journey of advocating for her family members taken hostage during the October 7th attacks.

0 Israel Communities

‘He’s Not Here Physically, But His Soul Is Here’

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 25 Mar

Eliran Abergel, a police officer defending Kibbutz Beeri from Hamas terrorists, was killed in action, leaving his wife Eden pregnant with their first child.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli military confirms hostage died in failed rescue attempt a month ago

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 3 Jan

The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that Sahar Baruch, a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, died during a failed rescue attempt in early December.

0 Israel Television/Film

Jerry Seinfeld Visited Israel to Meet With Families of Israeli Hostages

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Jan

Jerry Seinfeld and his family visited Israel to meet with the families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas.

0 Israel Communities

Arise and Rebuild

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 18 Dec 2023

The Bachar family's home on Kibbutz Beeri was attacked by Hamas terrorists, resulting in the death of Dana and Carmel Bachar.

0 History Israel

From Kibbutz Be’eri to the White House, menorahs retrieved from Oct. 7 wreckage light up for Hanukkah

BCohen in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

Several menorahs crafted from materials retrieved from the Oct. 7 attack in Israel have been lit up for Hanukkah, symbolizing light, unity, and the perseverance of the Jewish people.

0 Israel History

Son of October 7 Victims Returns to Kibbutz Be’eri to Light Menorah Found in Rubble

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Dec 2023

Tamir Hershkovitz, the youngest of three orphaned siblings whose parents were killed in an attack on October 7, returned to their devastated home in Kibbutz Beeri to light a menorah that survived the attack.

0 Israel Music

A Canadian photographer survived the Supernova music festival on Oct. 7. Here’s what he saw

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Nov 2023

Canadian photographer Shye Klein Weinstein survived the Hamas terrorist attack at the Supernova music festival in Israel on Oct. 7 and unknowingly documented their escape through photography.

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Vivian Silver: 1949-2023

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 17 Nov 2023

Vivian Silver, an Israeli-Canadian peace activist, was tragically murdered by Hamas during a massacre in southern Israel.

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"Heartbroken"

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 10 Nov 2023

The text discusses the increase in anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment in recent times, highlighting incidents of violence against Jews and attacks on Jewish establishments.

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I found a book in the ruins of Kibbutz Be’eri — and then I had to find its author

LMarkoe in Forward · 3 Nov 2023

This article discusses a book found amidst the rubble of a massacre in Kibbutz Beeri near the Gaza border.

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