50,000 Memorial Candles to Honor October 7 Victims Launched
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- 50,000 memorial candles will be sold to commemorate October 7th victims.
- Proceeds from candle sales will support "One Family"'s work with bereaved families.
- The initiative encourages personal remembrance of individual victims.
- The campaign is a joint effort by Sapir Group and "One Family".
- Participants are encouraged to share their candle lighting on social media.
As the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre and the ensuing war approaches, a joint initiative by Sapir Group and the "One Family" association aims to foster personal remembrance. Titled "We All Light Together," the campaign invites the public to light a candle in memory of individuals who died on October 7th or during the war. To facilitate this, 50,000 memorial candles will be produced and sold through Sapir Group's retail networks. Proceeds from the sales will benefit "One Family," an organization that supports bereaved families and victims of terror and hostile acts. The initiative seeks to transform general commemoration into a personal act, encouraging participants to choose a specific person to remember, light a candle at home in their name, and share the moment on social media with the hashtag #WeAllLightTogether.
"One Family" provides ongoing emotional and practical support to bereaved families and terror victims through individual counseling, support groups, community activities, and sustained assistance. Since October 7th, the organization has expanded its services to accommodate the increased number of families affected by the conflict. Oren and Avinoam Sapir, CEOs of Sapir Group, stated that for many families, time does not heal the loss of loved ones, and the "longing continues every day." They expressed a desire to create a tribute that is accessible to everyone and emphasizes remembering the individual's story. They hope that tens of thousands of candles will be lit on October 7th, each representing someone being remembered and missed.
Moshe Swil, CEO of "One Family," added that the struggle for these families continues beyond the anniversary, impacting their daily lives. He emphasized the organization's commitment to accompanying families over time, even as public attention shifts. Swil believes this initiative allows the public to participate in meaningful personal commemoration while simultaneously strengthening support for families in need.
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