Against all odds, as flowers bloom in the desert, a new music center is taking shape in the Mishor Hagefen neighborhood of Ofakim, a city still recovering from the tragic events of October 7th.
Named in honor of Moshe and Eleaad Ohayon, Ofakim residents who lost their lives in the attack, the center welcomed its first students this month.
The project was initiated by Brurya Noyberger, director of the resilience center, and Daniel Kahn, former NATAN chair. In early March, all partners involved in the initiative – including representatives from NATAN, Makor, Cello 3/4 and Round Table No. 5 – gathered at HaBayit Bamishor for an update. (Makor specializes in music centers for at-risk children; Cello 3/4 provides instruments to survivors of the war; Round Table No. 5 is helping to raise funds for the center.)
Most of the instruments needed for the center, which is led by Achiram Zilik, have already been donated. We are grateful for the efforts of Round Table No. 5 to secure funding for the eventual construction of a dedicated building, which will become a place of healing and hope through music.
