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Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026

“A Human Act of Listening,” An Installation | Hear What Happened on Oct 7

Part of the Edut 710 Project

October 8-11* | Concourse Level
Thursday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm

*The installation will also be available for viewing before and after Meet Me at The Weitzman: Hen Mazzig and Mike Solomonov on Tuesday, October 13.

Live at The Weitzman

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As the National Museum of American Jewish History, The Weitzman tells a story rooted in the American experience while remaining connected to Israel and the broader story of Jewish life around the world. The histories we share are shaped not only by the past but by the experiences, voices, and memories that continue to define Jewish communities today.
The Weitzman is honored to present a pop-up installation of EDUT 710’s Testimonies Project, offering visitors an opportunity to encounter the human stories behind the events of October 7, 2023.
Through a display of thirteen posters, visitors can access recorded firsthand testimonies from people directly affected by the attacks. These personal accounts offer a powerful window into individual experiences of loss, survival, courage, and resilience, preserving voices that might otherwise be lost to history.
More than a historical record, these testimonies invite reflection on how extraordinary events are experienced by ordinary people. They remind us that history is not only shaped by dates and headlines, but by the lives of those who live through it.
By sharing these stories, The Weitzman seeks to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and create space for visitors to engage with history through the words of those who witnessed it firsthand. We invite visitors not simply to learn about a moment in history, but to listen to the people whose voices help us understand its lasting impact.

About the Edut 710 Project

History is shaped not only by events, but by the voices of those who lived through them. Founded immediately after the October 7, 2023, Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror attacks, EDUT 710 is a civilian volunteer initiative dedicated to documenting the experiences of those whose lives were forever changed by that day. What began as an emergency response has grown into the most comprehensive nonprofit undertaking to document the human experiences of October 7.

At the heart of EDUT 710 is the belief that society has a moral responsibility to preserve the voices of those upon whom history was forced. By safeguarding their testimonies in their own words, EDUT 710 helps ensure that future generations will encounter this history through authentic human experience. To date, EDUT 710 has documented more than 2,000 filmed testimonies. Over 1,400 are already publicly available, edited, and easily accessible online. Thousands of additional stories are still waiting to be heard.

EDUT 710 documents a wide range of voices, experiences, and perspectives from across Israeli society, including survivors, bereaved families, civilian defenders, soldiers, medical and rescue teams, members of Bedouin communities, and many others. Each testimony is preserved with equal care and respect. The complexity of October 7 emerges through a diverse tapestry of individual voices and perspectives rather than through a single, centralized narrative. In partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, EDUT 710 is building a pioneering AI-powered digital archive that will support education, academic research, documentary filmmaking, artistic creation, and public memory.

The testimonies are also archived in the National Library of Israel as part of Israel’s national cultural heritage, thus ensuring their long-term preservation and accessibility for generations to come.

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