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"October 7th " In a unique new exhibition, photographer Ziv Koren shows for the first time his shocking and comprehensive documentation of Israeli society since October 7th.
Photographs from the difficult fighting until today are shown in the photographer’s exhibition.
Ziv Koren at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, beginning May 4.
Photographer Ziv Koren has been documenting historical events and humanitarian issues in Israel and around the world for years, but nothing prepared him for the events of October 7, 2023. In fact, he was one of the first to document that day, under fire.
Since that day, all of Ziv's work has been dedicated to the southern front, and his photographs provide shocking, unique and original documentation from the kibbutzim, settlements and cities surrounding Gaza, from inside the Gaza Strip alongside IDF soldiers on the battlefield, and of the intimate and emotional reunions of the families of the kidnapped and wounded in Israeli hospitals.
The exhibition “October 7” – which has been presented in over 40 cities in countries around the world – will debut for the first time in Israel at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, providing shocking, unique, comprehensive and original documentation from the events of that dark Saturday to the present day, including both print images and digital exhibits of Ziv’s photographs.
The exhibition will be open to the public starting Saturday May 4th.
Exhibition opening hours:
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday 17:00-20:00
Saturday 10:00-15:00
Link to the ticket (and schedule the visit to the exhibition)
https://www.peres-center.org/foundation/news/october-7/
*A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Hostage and Missing Families Forum.
The exhibition will be presented in 40 cities / countries , including ; Madrid , Tibilisi, Montevideo, Budapest, Roma, Lugano, Torino, Pisa, Moscu, Buenos Aires ,
San Jose, Berlin, Brussels, Mexico City , Houston, Warsaw, Tegucigalpa, Otawa, Panama, Oslo, Atlanta, Helsinki, The Hague, Singapore, Vienna, Tokyo, New Delhi, Canberra
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Photo 1 the photographer Ziv Koren with the Influencer Yoseph Haddad
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The B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) will hold on Monday, May 6, for the 22nd consecutive year, a joint Holocaust commemoration ceremony on Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah).
This is the only Yom HaShoah event in Israel and worldwide dedicated annually to commemorating the heroism of Jews who rescued fellow Jews during the Holocaust.
The ceremony will take place at the B’nai B’rith Martyr’s Forest “Scroll of Fire” Plaza at 10 a.m. Israel time and will be streamed live on the B’nai B’rith International Facebook page.
The B'nai B'rith Martyr’s Forest is the world's largest Holocaust memorial and the most significant joint B’nai B’rith–KKL-JNF project, memorializing the victims of the Holocaust with six million trees planted in the picturesque Jerusalem mountains near Moshav Kesalon.
At the pinnacle of the forest stands the “Scroll of Fire,” created by renowned sculptor Nathan Rapoport, which invokes the destruction of the Jewish people in the Holocaust and their redemption in the State of Israel. Prior to the event, at 9 a.m., small groups will meet with relatives of the rescuers to learn about their heroic acts in greater depth.
Speakers in the ceremony will include: H.E. Sergio Barbanti, Ambassador of Italy to Israel; Sar-Shalom Jerbi, director, Education and Community Division, KKL-JNF; Dr. Haim Katz, chairman, B'nai B'rith World Center; Brigadier General Gihad Hasan, Police Border Guard;
and Sarah Jackson, Holocaust survivor who rescued young people from the Nova festival on Oct. 7 (recorded).
During the ceremony, the “Jewish Rescuers Citation” will be conferred on 13 rescuers who operated in France, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Italy and Poland. The citation—a joint program of the B’nai B’rith World Center and the Committee to Recognize
the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers during the Holocaust—has recognized over 632 heroes since its inception in 2011 in an effort to help correct the generally held misconception that Jews failed to come to the aid of fellow Jews during the Holocaust.
The phenomena of Jewish rescue and the instructive stories of many hundreds of Jews who labored to save their endangered brethren throughout Europe from deportation and murder have yet to be fully researched and receive appropriate public attention.
Many who could have tried to flee or hide themselves decided to stay and expose themselves to danger in an effort to rescue others; some paid for it with their lives. With great heroism, Jews in Germany and every country across Axis and occupied Europe employed subterfuge,
forgery, smuggling, concealment, and other methods to ensure that Jews survived the Holocaust or assisted them in escaping to a safe haven. In doing so, they foiled the Nazi goal of total annihilation of the Jews.
Click here to read more about recipients of this year’s Jewish Rescuers Citation.
Photo courtesy: Yossi Zamir
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On March 25th and 26th, the Israeli branch of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board organized business breakfasts for the Israeli tourism and media representatives on the occasion of Novruz holiday. The purpose of the events was to present to local tourism and media representatives Novruz as one of the most important national holidays of Azerbaijan, to introduce Novruz attributes and traditions that have been formed over the course of centuries.
During each breakfast, Jamila Talibzadeh, the director of the Israel branch of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, delivered a presentation about the Novruz holiday to the attention of the participants. During the events, sightseeing places of Azerbaijan were displayed and also useful recommendations were given for those who will travel to Azerbaijan on the eve of the holiday to have fun and get most of Novruz.
The guests were presented Novruz gifts,“khonchas” filled with Novruz sweets, semeni and other national attributes.
Benyamin Kurmayev, the representative of Azerbaijan Airlines in Israel, also spoke at the events and presented information to the guests about AZAL and specifically about the resumption of Baku-Tel Aviv flights.
Thus, starting March 19, Azerbaijan Airlines carries three weekly flights from Baku to Tel Aviv and in the opposite direction on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. From April, the number of flights will increase to 9 per week.
Worth noting that during the year 2023, about 24 thousand Israeli tourists visited Azerbaijan, and considering the frequency of flights and the growing interest of Israeli tourists in Azerbaijan, these numbers are expected to increase. Israeli tourists mostly prefer family trips, and widely use the available recreation opportunities and the infrastructure offered in our country. During the trips, besides Baku, regions are also included in their programs. The main spots of Jewish heritage, our national cuisine, shopping centers and wonders of nature are especially attractive to Israeli travelers.
Diplomacy.co.il congratulates the Azerbaijan Tourism Board on this wonderful celebration, and wishes a happy Now-Ruz
Photos Silvia Golan
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The MIXiii Health-Tech.IL, The renowned Israeli biomed industry conference, kicked off in Jerusalem with great success. Hosted by the IATI Association, the conference gathered 1,700 guests and representatives from 32 countries, creating a vibrant platform for innovation in the life sciences and medical technologies industries.
The Association of Advanced Industries IATI officially inaugurated the international conference. The event has drawn attention from across the globe, attracting investors, industry experts, and approximately 1,700 participants eager to explore the latest developments in Israeli startups and cutting-edge medical technologies.
The MIXiii Health-Tech.IL conference serves as a showcase for Israeli ingenuity, highlighting medical technologies in various stages of development. Attendees have the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the impact of these innovations, which are already making a difference in the lives of millions worldwide.
The Association of Advanced Industries IATI officially inaugurated the international conference. The event has drawn attention from across the globe, attracting investors, industry experts, and approximately 1,700 participants eager to explore the latest developments in Israeli startups and cutting-edge medical technologies.
According to Karin Mayer Rubinstein, IATI CEO & President of the Association of Advanced Industries IATI, "The past year has been extremely challenging for the high-tech industry as a whole, and specifically for Israeli life sciences and digital technologies companies operating in Israel and abroad. The reasons for that are well known, as well as the consequences on the Israeli economy and society. I believe that this great challenge can bring creative solutions and create growth, as well as strengthening the confidence of investors in Israeli developments. This will only come with significant actions and close work with the Ministry of Finance and the Israeli Innovation Authority in order to ensure the continuity and business certainty of the life sciences industry".
Photo:L to R : Yaakov Michlin, Ran Blitzer, Dror Bin, Karin Meir Rubinstein
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