Nova music festival

Rabbi Akiva's wisdom may hold the key to post-Oct 7 healing

Amid Israel's struggle with recent tragedies, ancient Jewish wisdom offers surprising comfort.

By RABBI PROF. DAVID GOLINKIN
13/09/2024

A new book about Oct. 7 aims to depict the humanity behind the horror

Haaretz contributor Lee Yaron documents the trauma of Hamas' attack through intimate profiles, offering a diverse portrait of Israeli society while hoping for peace amidst ongoing conflict.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/09/2024

Israeli television pays tribute to victims of October 7

Two new seasons of shows about young Israeli women have dedicated recent episodes to victims of the Hamas massacre at the Supernova music festival.

‘Hostages’ in context, ‘Only Murders’ returns, and Fonda and Tomlin move on again

A new documentary series explores Israel's history of hostage situations, focusing on policy changes and personal stories, addressing the struggles of families with loved ones still held by Hamas.

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border

Families of Oct. 7 victims will receive subsidized counseling

Nova Festival survivors and their families will now receive subsidized professional counseling from Israel's National Insurance Institute, providing crucial support after the October 7 massacre.

By PELED ARBELI
04/09/2024

Balancing tragedy and joy with weddings, funerals, and unbreakable spirit

Reflecting on Israeli resilience amid tragedy, balancing loss with celebrations, and emphasizing the importance of unity and strength.

04/09/2024

Eden, we're all sorry

Over the past year, the hostages have become part of my family, even though I've never met them, and that has made Eden Yerushalmi's death hurt that much more.

02/09/2024

Police commander on October 7: Nova Party surprised Hamas

Retired Negev Police Commander Eyal Azoulai, who was on duty during the massacre, shared his testimony with the unofficial October 7 civilian probe.

  A yoga Savasana pose in Gaza, as shown in the short film Emergency Routine.

Creating in times of war: A look at the Bezalel Graduate Exhibition 2024

The contemporary traumatic setting of the Bezalel Graduate Exhibition 2024, emanated by the main exhibition on show, titled “Simultaneously: Creating in Times of War,” is a slap back to reality.

Fabricated suicide letter from Nova survivor raises concerns

A suicide note supposedly from a Nova music festival survivor was revealed to be a fabrication, sparking outrage and concern among readers and survivors.

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