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Maya Goren was a beloved 56-year-old kindergarten teacher from Kibbutz Nir Oz who was murdered during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, and had her body abducted to the Gaza Strip
Maya originally moved to Kibbutz Nir Oz from Ramat Gan to build a life with her husband, Avner Goren. For decades, she worked within the kibbutz's education system, dedicating her time, heart, and energy to local families. She was known for always volunteering her own free time to support parents and had even served as a nanny for infant Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage abducted on October 7
After 293 days, Maya’s body was recovered from Gaza and returned to Israel on July 24, 2024. She was laid to rest in Nir Oz beside Avner.
May her memory be a blessing.
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Remember Keshet Casarotti-Kalfa (קשת קסרוטי כלפה) 10/7
21 years old, from Kibbutz Samar in the Arava, He was known for his long blond curls, enormous smile, adventurous spirit and generosity. His mother described him as a “collection of colors and light,” someone who loved people, nature, travel, music and bringing strangers together.
On October 7, 2023, Keshet was at the Nova music festival with friends, including Shani Louk and Orión Hernández. While escaping, Keshet was shot in the leg. Despite being wounded, he called for medical help and warned friends driving behind him to turn around, a warning credited with saving their lives. He later joined another vehicle trying to escape and was murdered near the Sha’ar HaNegev junction.
Keshet was buried at Kibbutz Samar. He left behind his parents, Natalia and Laurent, and his sisters, Anan and Shemesh. His gravestone includes a message envisioning people of every kind walking “the way of the heart” and ultimately living in peace.
May his memory be a blessing.
Hasti Narouii was a 7-year-old Baluch girl from Zahedan, Iran. She was the only daughter in her family and was preparing to begin first grade.
On September 30, 2022, Hasti accompanied her grandmother to the prayer grounds in Zahedan. That day became known as “Bloody Friday,” when security forces opened fire and used tear gas against crowds in the city.
During the crackdown, Hasti was struck in the head by a tear-gas projectile and suffered from the effects of the gas. She died that day
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Remember Lin Dafni (לין דפני) 10/7
22 years old, from Kibbutz Ein HaMifratz.
She loved travel, photography, the beach, fitness, baking and design. After completing her military service, she spent several months traveling through South and Central America with her lifelong best friend, Ziv Frenkel. Lin dreamed of pursuing graphic or interior design and was also considering becoming a Pilates instructor. Her family remembered her as joyful, creative and free-spirited, “like a magnificent butterfly.”
On October 7, 2023, Lin attended the Nova music festival with Ziv. During the attack, Ziv used Lin’s phone to send her mother a final message telling her that they were caught in a terrorist attack and that she loved her. Lin and Ziv were missing for nearly a week before their deaths were confirmed. The inseparable friends were buried side by side at Kibbutz Ein HaMifratz on October 15.
May her memory be a blessing.
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Remember Liraz Assulin (לירז אסולין)
38 years old, from Kiryat Malachi. An accountant with a master’s degree in business administration and finance, she worked as a treasurer for the Neto food group and served on the board of the Tamar water corporation. Her family remembered her as the backbone of the family, a devoted daughter, sister and aunt, known for her generosity, optimism and radiant smile.
On October 7, 2023, Liraz attended the Nova music festival with friends. As they attempted to escape, they came under gunfire near Mefalsim. At 6:53 a.m., Liraz sent her family a final message telling them she loved them and that she was being shot at. She was initially listed as missing before her family learned that she had been murdered.
Liraz loved music, friends, cooking and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Her family chose a phrase that captures how they remember her: “May her memory be a smile.”
























