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Just before Israel marks Memorial Day for its fallen soldiers, 750 members of bereaved families from across the country will gather this coming weekend for a special event organized by the \u201cOne Family\u201d foundation.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of Parents and Teens<\/strong>
\nAround 100 young adults will convene in Jerusalem for a weekend of group therapy and personal conversations. A group of 150 bereaved sisters and orphaned daughters from the organization\u2019s youth division will take part in impactful activities. About 500 bereaved parents will gather in Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) for an experience including group sessions, tours of northern Israel, and a performance by singer Moshe Lahav.<\/p>\n

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Parents in conversation | Photo: Meir Pavlovsky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Strength and Support<\/strong>
\nThese meetings are held ahead of Memorial Day to provide families with emotional support and strength as they prepare for one of the most difficult days of the year \u2014 a day laden with deep emotional weight and mental strain.<\/p>\n

A Connection Beyond Words<\/strong>
\nThe upcoming weekend offers bereaved families a chance to pause, take a deep breath, and connect through shared grief. It\u2019s an opportunity to listen to others who understand the pain \u2014 without the need to explain.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen nobody around you understands, it hurts even more,\u201d says Shilo Levi, whose brother Yakir fell in battle at the Pega outpost on October 7. \u201cBut here, you don\u2019t need to explain. Everyone feels the same pain, and the atmosphere is supportive \u2014 even joyful. A community has formed here, one that quickly becomes a family united by shared fate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rabbi Lau giving a lecture to parents | Photo: Meir Pavlovsky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The One Family organization has been supporting bereaved families and victims of terrorism for 24 years, offering emotional support, financial assistance, and a comprehensive care framework. Since October 7, the organization has expanded its operations and continues to work tirelessly to reach every affected family \u2014 providing warmth, love, and care.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been marking the Shabbat before Memorial Day together for years,\u201d says Moshe Suvill, CEO of One Family. \u201cThis period is packed with emotional triggers, and the pain intensifies. Just before those difficult days, we make sure to give families the emotional fuel they need.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

750 Bereaved family members are set to participate in \u201cOne Family’s\u201d weekend of reflection and support. 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