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Faces of October 7th

StandWithUs, in partnership with graffiti artist Benzi Brofman September 23 - October 8, 2026 10:00am-4:00pm StandWithUs Katz Education Center 2 George Washington, Jerusalem You are invited to reflect and remember. Three years on, you are invited to reflect and remember the atrocities, massacres, and kidnappings of October 7th. This exhibition honors the victims of October 7th and provides a space for memorial, as we look back in sadness and look forward with unity and hope. A powerful and inspiring exhibition: The portraits and artwork are created by acclaimed Israeli graffiti artist Benzi Brofman. On October 6, 2023, Benzi was invited to paint live at a music festival in the Re’im parking lot in southern Israel. Contrary to his original plans, Benzi chose to return home that same day rather than stay until Saturday, October 7, 2023, avoiding tragedy by mere hours. Benzi has since devoted his art to commemorating the hostages, those who were murdered, and fallen IDF soldiers. Today, after all the hostages have been returned to Israel the works take on an additional layer of remembrance, pain, return, and hope. Often referred to as the Israeli “Banksy”, Benzi has produced impactful art installations and murals across Israel, Europe, and beyond. The portraits in this exhibition were created with the support and collaboration of the families. The exhibition features: • Powerful portraits that come together to tell the deeply human story of October 7th. The portraits cover a wide range of people: those who were kidnapped to Gaza and returned alive; those who were kidnapped and buried; Civilians who went out to help the fugitives and were murdered; soldiers and commanders; celebrating at the nova party; And families whose lives were changed forever. It is a story of pain, heroism, loss, return and hope - a whole story that we must remember and not forget. • Powerful video and narration creating a moving environment to honor October 7th victims. • Interactive touchscreen