Channel 7 published a year-end gallery of graduation films made by religious Zionist high school seminaries that went viral online. The first five films in the collection were produced by Ulpana Beharan, and the rest came from other seminaries, including Tzvia Revava, Orhot Modi'in, Revava, Rosh Tzurim and Aluma.
The films tell a range of personal stories. One follows Dr. Steve Jackson, a senior neurosurgeon, and examines the pressure of making life-or-death decisions in the operating room, alongside questions of purpose, mission and the impact each person can have. Another looks at bullying through the stories of Amir, a 10-year-old boy dealing with exclusion, Assaf, who turned his own rejection into a personal performance, and Maor, who mentors children facing social difficulties.
A third film centers on Avital Schindler, whom many know as the wife of Amichai Schindler, wounded on Simchat Torah. After he was injured in their home safe room and spent months in hospital, the family evacuated to Eilat and later moved to Ramat Gan to be closer to him. The film presents her struggle as the spouse of an injured man and her effort to turn personal pain into solidarity with other women in similar situations.
Another film tells the story of Moshe Chaim Elush, identified as a “hero of Israel,” who was seriously wounded in a Namer armored vehicle in Gaza during a clash with terrorists. His family rejects despair and says their strength comes from God, holding firmly to hope that he will recover. The film is dedicated to the recovery of Moshe Chaim ben Keren.
A final film follows Shir Sigal, whose parents were taken hostage to Gaza on October 7. She worked to keep their story in the public eye and later underwent a personal change, learning to listen to differing views, meet people from varied backgrounds, and focus on unity, listening and hope. After her parents returned home, she chose to continue social action and public outreach. Other listed titles include "Maayan of Light," "Ashira LaHashem," "Nigon HaChayim," "Noise in the Background" and "Ki Atah Imadi."
