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Remember The Siman Tov family (משפחת סימן טוב) of Kibbutz Nir Oz Yonatan “Johnny” Siman Tov, 36; his wife Tamar Kedem Siman Tov, 35; their 5½-year-old twin daughters, Arbel and Shahar; and their 2-year-old son, Omer — were murdered together in their home on October 7, 2023. Tamar was an educator and community leader who was running for head of the Eshkol Regional Council. Johnny had grown up in Nir Oz, where the couple chose to raise their children surrounded by family and community. Their children were remembered as joyful, energetic and deeply connected to life in the kibbutz. That morning, the family sheltered together in their safe room. Terrorists entered their home, fired repeatedly at the safe-room door and then set the house on fire. Johnny and Tamar were shot and critically wounded, while Arbel, Shahar and Omer died from the smoke. Johnny’s mother, Carol Siman Tov, 70, was also murdered in her own home in Nir Oz that day. The entire family was laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz. May the memories of Johnny, Tamar, Arbel, Shahar and Omer Siman Tov be a blessing.

The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone Psalms 118:22

and he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven Genesis 28:12

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Remember Karin Schwartzman (קארין שוורצמן) 10/7 20 years old, from Holon. She served in the Israeli Air Force as a power and control systems technician and was posthumously promoted to sergeant. Karin was remembered as joyful, compassionate and deeply caring toward others. She especially loved animals, volunteered with Krembo Wings, regularly fed stray cats and dreamed of one day opening a shelter for homeless dogs and cats. Karin was in a longtime relationship with Amit Yehuda Ben Avida, whom she had met in high school. They dreamed of marrying, having a family and building a home together. On October 7, 2023, Karin and Amit attended the Nova music festival. As the attack unfolded, they fled to the roadside bomb shelter near Re’im. Karin’s final message to her mother was, “Mom, the terrorists are here.” Karin and Amit were both murdered inside the shelter. Karin was laid to rest at the Holon Military Cemetery. May her memory be a blessing.

Mona Chamani was a 28-year-old theater actress from Gilan, Iran. She was the eldest daughter in her family and was passionate about acting and the arts. During the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, Mona participated in protests and encouraged others to join demonstrations. On November 22, 2022, Mona was reportedly attacked and repeatedly struck in the head with batons. She suffered severe injuries and fell into a coma. Eight days later, on November 29, Mona died from her injuries. #مونا_چمنی #زن_زندگی_آزادی #مهسا_امینی #رشت #گیلان #یادشان_گرامی

Remember the Bira family of Kibbutz Be’eri — Oron, 54; his wife Yasmin, 51; their daughters Tair, 22, and Tahel, 15 Their son Yahav, who was in another home in the kibbutz that morning, survived. Oron, Yasmin, Tair and Tahel sheltered together in their home as the attack on Be’eri unfolded. At 10:58 a.m., Tair spoke with Yahav by phone; shouting and gunfire could be heard. The four were murdered in their home. Tal was also murdered in Be’eri that day. For more than a week, the family was listed as missing before their deaths were confirmed. Tair was a gifted artist, while Tahel was remembered as sociable, witty and deeply connected to her family. Oron worked for many years in the IT department of Be’eri Printing, and Yasmin was remembered as a devoted mother who emphasized openness and love within her family. may their memory be a blessing

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Remember Meny (Menachem) Godard (מני גודארד) 73 years old and a longtime member of Kibbutz Be’eri. A former professional soccer player and Yom Kippur War veteran, he later worked in several roles in the kibbutz, including as its chief economist and as a lifeguard. He was remembered for his love of sports, the sea and people. Meny and his wife, Ayelet, raised four children: Mor, Gal, Bar and Goni. On October 7, 2023, Meny and Ayelet fled their home after it was set on fire during the attack on Be’eri. Meny was murdered outside, and his body was taken to Gaza by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Ayelet was also murdered that day. After 768 days, Meny’s remains were returned to Israel on November 13, 2025. He was finally laid to rest at Kibbutz Be’eri on November 17, 2025.