Ophir was 17 when he was taken hostage from Kibbutz Be'eri. Released after 54 days in captivity, Ophir reflects on what that experience has come to mean to him.
Five eyewitnesses share their testimonies in VR. Produced by ISRAEL-IS, this 2D introduction is suitable for screening on flat screens for commemorative events.
This short version of Nimrod Palmach's VR testimony by Barak Brinker is designed for use on flat screens for commemorative events.
Be The Witness. Experience a groundbreaking Virtual Reality journey that unveils the remarkable stories of five heroes who survived the October 7th massacre. Witness their extraordinary resilience and unwavering courage in the face of the unimaginable.
The Survived to Tell project has recorded survivors’ testimonies that recount their experience on that day. VR technology brings these stories to life through actual footage from the scenes. This immersive experience allows viewers to stand alongside the survivors in the very locations where the atrocities took place. Participants can engage directly with the survivors by asking questions, fostering a deeper understanding of their shared trauma and remarkable resilience.
Developed in collaboration with Memory Workers and produced by Stephen D. Smith and Heather Maio-Smith. Both are experts in authentic, interactive video AI storytelling.
Meet our witnesses. Click their image to start a conversation.
Ophir, a 17-year-old high school student, was captured from his girlfriend’s home at Kibbutz Be’eri and released from captivity after being held hostage for 54 days. Ask Ophir questions about how he was taken captive, what he remembers.
Millet, a courageous escapee from the Nova festival, hid in the bushes at the Nova festival until she was rescued. Ask her about what happened that day and whether she feels angry today.
Nimrod, a civilian who defied his Commander's orders and drove South to the Gaza envelope where he fought Hamas for 15 hours, risking everything to save countless lives. Ask him about that day and the decision he made.
Mazal defied all odds to survive the Nova festival when she faked her death after being badly wounded and bound up by terrorists. Ask her about her profession and how she feels about the world today.
Remo, a Muslim Bedouin police officer and first responder at the Nova Festival saved hundreds of lives by taking partygoers to safety. Ask him about that day and what it means to him as a Muslim-Bedouin Israeli.
Seven 10 stories arose from a mission to preserve October 7th’s memories, counter misinformation, and confront the escalating wave of anti-Semitism among younger generations worldwide.
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Survived to Tell has an Instagram page that showcases numerous testimonies, as well as an in-person program that brings delegations to campuses and communities.
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The USC Shoah Foundation has over 350 online interviews with witnesses sharing all aspects of the 7th October experience. The archive is part of the USC collection of testimony to help counter antisemitism.
October7.org features written testimonies from survivors of the Nova Music Festival, residents of the Gaza envelope communities, and security forces.
Two Nova Festival survivors describe how they survived
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