October 7th Tragedy – Memorial

Honoring the Fallen

We remember the 1,200 lives lost on October 7th, 2023. Each name represents a unique world—full of dreams, loves, and connections. This memorial honors their memory and ensures their stories continue to be told.

Scroll to explore the memorial wall, light a virtual candle, or leave a tribute message. You may search by name or filter by location to find specific individuals.

Kfar Aza
Photo of Avigail Idan

Avigail Idan

Age: 4 From: Kfar Aza

Avigail was a bright, cheerful child with a love of painting and dancing. Known for her contagious laughter, she dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Her resilience and joy touched everyone who knew her.

Be'eri
Photo of David Cohen

David Cohen

Age: 56 From: Be'eri

David was a dedicated father of three and a respected agricultural engineer who helped develop Be'eri's farming innovations. His gentle nature and commitment to community made him beloved by all who knew him.

Nova Festival
Photo of Maya Segal

Maya Segal

Age: 23 From: Tel Aviv

Maya was a dance student with dreams of opening her own studio. She attended the Nova Festival with friends to celebrate music and life. Her choreography was known for its joyful expression and creative spirit.

Nahal Oz
Photo of Eliezer Feldman

Eliezer Feldman

Age: 78 From: Nahal Oz

A founding member of Kibbutz Nahal Oz, Eliezer was known for his storytelling and dedication to preserving the community's history. He was a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to building a peaceful future.

Virtual Candle Memorial

Join others in lighting a candle to honor the memory of those lost. Each flame represents a moment of remembrance.

Sarah
Michael
Rachel
David
Hannah
Noam
Leah
Yossi

Memorial Prayers

El Malei Rachamim

אֵל מָלֵא רַחֲמִים שׁוֹכֵן בַּמְּרוֹמִים, הַמְצֵא מְנוּחָה נְכוֹנָה תַּחַת כַּנְפֵי הַשְּׁכִינָה, בְּמַעֲלוֹת קְדוֹשִׁים וּטְהוֹרִים כְּזֹהַר הָרָקִיעַ מַזְהִירִים אֶת נִשְׁמוֹת קְדוֹשֵׁינוּ, שֶׁנֶּהֶרְגוּ עַל קִדּוּשׁ הַשֵּׁם בְּיוֹם 7 בְּאוֹקְטוֹבֶּר.

God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights, bring proper rest beneath the wings of your presence, amid the ranks of the holy and the pure, illuminating like the brilliance of the sky the souls of our martyrs who were killed sanctifying Your name on October 7th.

Prayer for Peace

May the memory of those lost on October 7th inspire us to build a world of greater understanding. May their lives remind us of our shared humanity. May the pain of their absence strengthen our resolve for peace.

We honor them not only in our grief, but in our commitment to creating a future where such tragedy need never occur again.