Vivian Silver

0 Culture Holocaust

These Are the October 7 Stories I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Oct

The article by Lior Zaltzman reflects on the profound impact of the tragic events of October 7, 2022, and the enduring stories of individuals affected by violence and loss.

0 Politics Israel

A year after Oct. 7, will Israel choose the way of peace, or that of religious nationalism?

Daniel Sokatch in Forward · 7 Oct

Israel stands at a crossroads one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2023, as the nation grapples with two conflicting visions.

0 Communities Politics

'There was literally nothing to come back to': Oct. 7 survivor Thomas Hand shares his story with Canadians

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Oct

Thomas Hand, an Irish Catholic who resides in Kibbutz Be’eri, shares his harrowing experience of believing his daughter Emily was killed in a Hamas attack, only to discover she had been kidnapped and later released.

0 Israel Politics

Families of Oct. 7 victims beg for peace. By ignoring them, Israel's government dishonors their loved ones' memories

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 30 May

Families of victims from the Oct. 7 attack in Israel, including peace activists killed by Hamas, are pleading for peace and condemning the ongoing violence in the region.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Championing Hope in a Time of War

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Feb

Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, dedicated to Arab-Jewish partnership and peace, was tragically killed by Hamas terrorists.

0 Television/Film Leadership

Remembering the Jewish Celebrities and Activists We Lost This Year

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Dec 2023

2023 has been a year marked by the loss of several influential Jewish figures.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Seven Jewish Feminist Highlights of 2023

Helene Meyers in Lilith · 20 Dec 2023

Despite the challenges faced by Jews in 2023, Jewish feminists continued to make strides and advocate for gender equality.

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From Campus to Kibbutz: Vivian Silver’s legacy as a Jewish student leader

Gila Axelrod in New Voices · 22 Nov 2023

Vivian Silver, a renowned peace activist, was killed in a Hamas attack in October 2021 at Kibbutz Beeri.

0 Israel Communities

Hundreds gathered to honour Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver at memorial in Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 20 Nov 2023

Canadian peace activist Vivian Silver, who was tragically murdered by Hamas terrorists, was honored in Israel with a public memorial service at Kibbutz Gezer, a community she helped found.

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And now, a word of hope about Israel and the Palestinians

REshman in Forward · 19 Nov 2023

In this article, the author addresses the struggle of supporting Israel when there is a lack of trust in its government.

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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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For Vivian Silver, whom we failed — remembering a lighthouse of a human being

ALanger in Forward · 16 Nov 2023

Vivian Silver, a remarkable and influential individual, was mourned at her funeral in Kibbutz Gezer.

0 Politics Israel

Hear the families of Hamas’s hostages urge the Canadian government to do more

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Oct 2023

Relatives of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas on Oct. 7 expressed frustration with the lack of pressure to free their loved ones and accused the Israeli government of not providing them with sufficient information or protection.

0 Politics Israel

Vivian Silver, the Canadian peace activist taken hostage by Hamas, would wish to be released through non-violent means, her close friend says

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Oct 2023

Vivian Silver, a Canadian peace activist held hostage by Hamas, is believed by her close friend to prefer a non-violent release through mediation or negotiation rather than violent raids.

0 Politics Israel

Canada's rescue mission about to begin for citizens caught in Israel's war with Hamas: MP Ya'ara Saks

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Oct 2023

The Canadian government has initiated an emergency mission to evacuate citizens caught in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with hundreds scheduled to be flown from Tel Aviv to Greece amid ongoing rocket attacks.

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Vivian Silver, 74-year-old peace activist, grandmother, and friend, confirmed dead

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 11 Oct 2023

Vivian Silver, a 74-year-old Canadian-Israeli peace activist, was confirmed dead after being killed during the October 7th attack by Hamas in Kibbutz Beeri.

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