UJA event marking third anniversary of Oct. 7 draws about 400, memorial made of hostage pins, tags unveiled
Andrey Kozlov, a non-Jewish Israeli who was captured on Oct. 7 when he was serving as an unarmed security guard at the Nova festival, urged Jews worldwide to stand firm in their identity in remarks…
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A non-Jewish Israeli survivor of October 7 captivity addressed a New York audience of about 400, urging Jews to be loud and firm in their identity. The event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage included the unveiling of a public art installation made from hostage tags and pins. The survivor's presence and message underscore how the trauma of that day continues to be processed publicly, even by those outside the Jewish community. Watch for how survivor testimonies shape ongoing communal and political responses to the anniversary.