Hadassa Ben Ari Hadassa Ben-Ari is an Israeli author, editor, content creator, and popular figure in Israel. She lives in Pardes Hanna and is the mother of seven children.
Primary book The Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories for Children The Heroes of October 7th is a project that emerged immediately after the tragic events in Israel on Simchat Torah morning, October 7th, 2023. Hadassa Ben-Ari, a content creator and popular figure in Israel, began collecting stories about heroes in Israel – both military and ‘ordinary civilians’ – of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities, who used their own skills and talents to help when the nation needed it most.
In this fully-illustrated book, short portraits are presented in child-friendly language, following the guidance of a team of child psychologists. They are meant to be read together with a grown-up, and are designed to show the values of humanity, kindness and giving that we all aspire to as a society.
Readers will meet the chess player-turned-commander who strategically led his unit to safety; the rescue teams who treated the wounded under fire, saving thousands of lives; the 85-year-old Ninja Granny who survived captivity; the dedicated school principal who sent inspiring messages to his students on his break from combat; the teenage social media influencer who began to use her platform to show the world what was really happening in Israel; and many other average-yet remarkable Israeli citizens.
Each story shows the indomitable spirit and resilience of the Israeli people; real-life lessons that show how we all have the ability to step up and contribute to society in our own remarkable ways.
Read these stories aloud, grab a tissue, and enjoy a strong dose of Israeli pride.
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