Events

A special screening of Yaron Zilberman’s (Valley of Tears) extraordinary documentary project, featuring 12 out of 17 episodes telling the harrowing, tragic, and heroic story of the residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, more than a quarter of whom were kidnapped or murdered. The series offers an intimate, in-depth portrait of the traumatic experiences of the kibbutz’s residents, alongside the kibbutz’s fascinating history and the unique communal bond of this one large family that endured a horrific massacre and is now seeking ways to survive, heal, and even grow, while preserving the dignity and memory of the victims. 

Each episode is dedicated to a  different personal story
 

On Saturday, we offer a discussion with the creator of the series, Yaron Zilberman and residents of the Nir Oz community

Episode 4: My Whole Identity Changed
Thelma Atzili visiting for the first time; Eran Smilansky fights together with Beni Avital to rescue residents (45 min)

Episode 5: I Can’t Wait for Them to Come Back
Eitan Cunio visits the homes of his brothers David and Ariel, who were taken hostage, and the home of the Bibas family, his close friends (48 min)

Episode 6: They Won’t Take My Granddaughters
Yaron and Li Maor in a grenade battle; Rachel Elgart-Danzig fighting for control of the door to save her granddaughters (62 min)

Total duration: 155 minutes (including a 10-minute intermission between episodes)

A special screening of Yaron Zilberman’s (Valley of Tears) extraordinary documentary project, featuring 12 out of 17 episodes telling the harrowing, tragic, and heroic story of the residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, more than a quarter of whom were kidnapped or murdered. The series offers an intimate, in-depth portrait of the traumatic experiences of the kibbutz’s residents, alongside the kibbutz’s fascinating history and the unique communal bond of this one large family that endured a horrific massacre and is now seeking ways to survive, heal, and even grow, while preserving the dignity and memory of the victims. 

Each episode is dedicated to a  different personal story
 

Episode 7: Heroes Exist Only in Stories
Shahar Wahab, a farmer and photographer, trapped in an exposed shelter, tells of friends who postponed their flight by one day (52 min)

Episode 8: None of Us Stood a Chance
As they pack for their move to Denmark, Shahar Butler, security coordinator of Nir Oz, who was wounded by gunfire, and his wife Nina describe the battle that confined Shahar to his home.

Episode 9: You Come & Leave Empty Handed
Hagai retraces his parents Judy and Gadi’s final morning walk (55 min)
 

On Saturday, at 15:00, we offer a discussion with the creator of the series, Yaron Zilberman and residents of the Nir Oz community

Episode 10: Let Humanity Be Humane
Ziv and Shai Shalev, who lost their father and brother, visiting with their mother Bracha, who was traveling in Egypt at the time  (50 min)

Episode 11: When There’s a Full Rainbow, Can You Make a Wish?
Nili Margalit’s first visit to the kibbutz after returning from captivity (50 min)

Episode 12: I’m Going to Gaza to Bring You Back
Lena Trufanov, who was kidnapped, tells of her husband who was murdered, and of the abduction of her mother, her son Sasha, and his partner Sapir (50 min

Childhood scenes in music, our favorite children’s songs, as well as popular classical pieces: Schumann’s Kinderszenen, Bizet’s Jeux d’enfants, works by Mozart, Debussy and others.

Performers: Drorit Valk, Genadi Gurevich, Violin | Matan Noussimovitch, Viola | Haran Meltzer, Cello | Brad Annis, Double Bass | David Sebba, Arranger and Pianist
Singers: Daniela Skorka, Adi Ezra

Boys and girls aged 5–8