October 7th Her Story: Voices from the Frontlines
October 7th Her Story: Voices from the Frontlines
Curator: Nurit Tal-Tenne
Alicia Shahaf, Dalit Proter, Orly Landwer Tarlovsky, Leeor Shtainer Limor Klein Tivoli, Limor Zarfaty Max
Merav Sudaey, Noa Fein, Yael Serlin
This exhibition is part of October 7th HerStory project, which focuses on the testimonies of women from the Defence Forces who served on October 7 and throughout the Swords of Ironwar. The exhibition presents a woven network of words and visuals that translates voices, scents, and sensations from the battlefield into artistic form. It is about women who carried weapons and with the same hands caressed the wounded and the dead. Women who endured hell, acting with determination and courage—side by side with their brothers-in-arms. Amazons of flesh and blood.
Here, the testimonies of these women are projected as a rare documentary record—firsthand accounts that pierce the heart with stories from both the battlefield and the life that follows. Inspired by these testimonies, nine women artists created works that engage with gender, feminism, social and national identity, as well as personal narratives, while examining this historical moment as a formative event. Among the representations are the image of the woman warrior, the tension between gender identity and the military ethos, equality and the burden of proof, fragility and strength, trauma and testimony as healing.
A selection of testimonies from the project:
History is being written in these very moments, and we must ensure that the voices of women are heard and remembered forever.
Hosting Groups, Organizations & Companies
A meaningful, emotional and immersive experience tailored to your group’s needs. combining art, testimony, and healing.
The visit includes:
• Exhibition entry and guided tour
• Insight into the stories behind the artworks
• A lecture or workshop of your choice
• Option to order refreshments/meals from small local businesses in the Gaza-border area
Lectures, Encounters & Workshops
Testimony Encounter
A live, intimate meeting with one of the participants of the testimony project, women who served on the frontlines.
A conversation about October 7, trauma, resilience, and the path to healing.
Facilitated by an Eden Association moderator.
Lecture: “October 7th HerStory”
How did the testimony project begin?
Why is it vital to amplify the voices of women from the frontlines?
The lecture includes powerful testimony excerpts and first-hand insights from the field.
Inspirational Lecture – “From Trauma to Healing
The story of the Eden Association, founded in 1997 in the Gaza-border region and specializing in trauma care, and how the past two years of trauma led it to deepen and expand its mission.
“Step by Step” Workshop
An experiential workshop based on Eden’s trauma-recovery model.
Practical tools for coping, emotional regulation, and post-traumatic growth.
Art Workshops
Led by local artists:
• “Bird of the Soul” – Ceramic workshop (Orly Landwer-Tarlovsky)
• Cyanotype Workshop – Sun-print technique (Ossi Gefen)
• Additional creative workshops for emotional processing inspired by the exhibition.
Movement Workshops
Yoga, movement, and breathwork—integrating body and mind, led by professional instructors from the Gaza-border region.
Want to bring your group or organization to the exhibition?
We would be happy to create a fully customized experience tailored to your needs.
Contact:
Meital Kap – Client Relations Manager
050-8284285
meitalk@eden.org.il
The exhibition is presented at Eden 51, Kibbutz Dorot.