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Simchat Torah Celebration Held at Nova Memorial Site in Re'im

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A Simchat Torah celebration called "Akafot Shniyot" was held at the Nova memorial site in Kibbutz Re'im on October 3rd. The event featured former hostages, victims' relatives, and guests, with organizers highlighting themes of faith and unity.

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  • Simchat Torah event "Akafot Shniyot" held at Nova memorial in Kibbutz Re'im.
  • Former hostages and victims' relatives participated in the celebration.
  • Event focused on faith, unity, and Jewish people's support.
  • Father of former hostage stated, "Where they tried to destroy us, we will multiply life."
Simchat Torah Celebration Held at Nova Memorial Site in Re'im
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An "Akafot Shniyot" event, dedicated to the Simchat Torah holiday, took place on the evening of October 3rd at the Nova memorial complex in Kibbutz Re'im. Former hostages Evitar David and Bar Cooperstein, along with relatives of victims and numerous guests, participated in dancing with Torah scrolls. Footage from the event shows participants singing and dancing to prayers, including "Save Your People." Tsvika Mor, father of a former hostage, stated, "Where they tried to destroy us, we will multiply life." Chaim Otmazgin, head of special units for the ZAKA organization, also attended and led the recitation of the "Shema Yisrael" prayer. Organizers from the "Yesh Tikva" forum emphasized that the holiday's core messages are faith, unity, and support for the Jewish people, despite the tragedy experienced.

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