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Bnei Mitzvah Celebration Marks Hope for Nova Massacre Orphan
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50% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
Elia Avdush, whose parents were killed in the October 7 Nova massacre, celebrated his bar mitzvah on Thursday. The event, organized by One Family, was framed by relatives and supporters as a sign of resilience and renewed hope.
- 01Elia Avdush marked his bar mitzvah on Thursday.
- 02His parents, Gal and Nagy Avdush, were killed in the Nova massacre on October 7.
- 03The ceremony was organized by the One Family association.
- 04Supporters described his journey as a choice of life and resilience.
- 05Speakers said the celebration reflected both grief and renewed hope.
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