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Grassroots Movement Transforms October 7 Grief into Memorial Books
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A grassroots initiative, Kotvim Chaim, is transforming grief from the October 7 attacks into memorial books by pairing bereaved families with literary professionals. The "Bound in Memory" exhibition at the National Library of Israel showcases these biographies, including one about Superintendent Dan Ganot. The project aims to preserve victims' stories and provide a structured anchor for grieving families, empowering them to control their loved ones' legacies.
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- Kotvim Chaim initiative creates memorial books for October 7 victims, pairing families with writers.
- The "Bound in Memory" exhibition at the National Library of Israel showcases these biographies.
- Over 500 literary professionals volunteer for the project, which has published 65 books.
- The books aim to preserve personal stories and offer a structured anchor for grieving families.
- One book honors Superintendent Dan Ganot, who died at Kibbutz Be'eri.
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