710 Memorial was founded by Yaniv Hagyi from Kibbutz Be’eri, together with residents of the Gaza envelope,
to collect and present the events of October 7th as they were experienced in real time.
We collect digital materials to build a living archive that tells the personal and communal story of October 7, Simchat Torah 5784.
Your messages can become part of the archive too.
Why we are here
In a single day, entire worlds were shattered. Out of the chaos, a mission was born – to preserve the voices, messages, and stories sent in real time, so they are not lost. This is our story, and we choose to tell it in our own voice, as we experienced it.
We are here to:
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Collect messages, photos, videos, and testimonies from October 7
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Preserve the materials in a secure digital archive, in partnership with the National Library, for generations to come
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Act with consent, ethics, and respect for every contributor and every story
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Give space to personal memory within the national narrative
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Enable research, education, and remembrance for future generations
How it works
You share your personal story with us – a message, photo, or video.
We guide you through a short and simple process, with a representative who explains everything.
You sign a deposit form granting permission,
and your content can be added to the archive.
We preserve the materials with great care and in an organized manner, in collaboration with the National Library
and in accordance with ethical principles,
ensuring full privacy for all participants in the conversation.
Time is running out
Every day the correspondence from 7.10 may be deleted from your device.
From the morning of Saturday, October 7th, until the rescue and arrival at a safe location, most of our communication occurred through WhatsApp and other local messaging applications. Through these platforms, we exchanged messages, shared updates, and urgently called for assistance with our loved ones and the community.
Digital content has a finite lifespan and is susceptible to deletion or disappearance. It is imperative that we preserve and document these exchanges to remember and commemorate the moments experienced by individuals and for the benefit of future generations. By preserving these conversations, we aim to gain insights into the real-time experiences of each individual during the harrowing events.
Whether you were present in a secure room, actively involved in the rescue efforts, or simply a concerned observer, the contents of these conversations allow us to precisely understand and relive the events as they unfolded. They provide a firsthand account of the emotions, actions, and challenges faced by those involved, transcending geographical boundaries and enabling a personal connection to the events.
The personal value
The archive restores ownership of the story to the individuals and families who lived through the events. We have a voice!
Every story, message, or photo becomes part of the bigger picture. Your sharing ensures that your personal experience is preserved – in your voice and in our shared memory.
The community value
Every town, neighborhood, and group is given the opportunity to share their voice and story, reinforcing a sense of belonging and mutual solidarity within the community.
National influence
Individual voices come together into a single story of unity and mutual solidarity across the different parts of Israeli society on that day. They portray history from the perspective of the citizens and enable a national memory that is accurate, human, and accessible.
The urgency
Time is running out. Messages, photos, and voice recordings are being lost from backups, due device replacements, and automatic deletions. To prevent their loss – deposit them in the archive now.
