The Jerusalem Post·4 min read·medium

Bar Timor: 'We don't forget, we will continue carrying the memory with us'

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Bar Timor: 'We don't forget, we will continue carrying the memory with us'
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Hapoel Tel Aviv hosted a memorial ceremony to honor the victims of the October 7 massacre. The event featured speeches from club leadership and families of the fallen to commemorate the tragedy.

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The event serves as a significant cultural touchstone for the Israeli public, demonstrating how sports organizations are participating in national mourning and collective memory.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv held the "Together Forever" ceremony at the Drive-in Arena to mark three years since the October 7 massacre, in memory of those murdered and fallen and in honor of the heroism of those who are no longer with us. Hapoel fans and bereaved families gathered for an evening of remembrance, pain, and commemoration, during which the stories of the fallen were shared and speeches were delivered in their memory.During the ceremony, President Isaac Herzog delivered an encouraging message to the attendees, and Boaz Banai, a fan of the team, sang several moving songs. Afterwards, Sharon Kutz, Amit Halivni, Shai Hermesh, and Eyal Eshel spoke, sharing their personal stories and the memory of the loved ones they lost. Later, club owners Ofer Yannay and Gili Ranaan, alongside team symbols Bar Timor and Tomer Ginat, took the stage to speak.

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