Music Room Opens at School Named After Slain Nova Festival Victim

A music room dedicated to the memory of Keshet Kasroti, who was killed while fleeing the Nova music festival on October 7th, has opened at the "Keshet" school in the Sha'ar HaNegev region. Kasroti, 21, was murdered by Hamas terrorists at 7:15 AM on October 7th near a junction on Route 232, the same area where the school is located. His mother, Natalia Kasroti, discovered the proximity of the school named "Keshet" to the site of her son's death, finding it a fitting location for a memorial.

The initiative, a collaboration between Natalia Kasroti and the "Remember Forever" organization, aims to transform the place where her son's life was cut short into a vibrant space for music, comfort, and connection. The "Remember Forever" organization establishes living memorials across Israel to honor fallen soldiers and victims of terror, focusing on creating ongoing projects rather than static monuments.

During the opening ceremony, Natalia Kasroti expressed that the music room would serve not only for musical education but also as a sanctuary for children needing an outlet to express their emotions. "A place where the children can let out their anger," she stated. The school principal, Limor German, shared how deeply moved she was by Natalia's request and honored to host the memorial.

Aylet Golomb Flener, director of the education department for the regional council, described the music room as a symbol of both remembrance and resilience, contributing to the healing process for children who have experienced the trauma of October 7th. The "Remember Forever" organization has established over 150 such living memorials since the start of the war, including music rooms, learning spaces, and community gardens.