Upcoming Events
Voices of Courage: Taryn Thomas
Join us for a conversation at the Nova Exhibition – Chicago, featuring advocate and student organizer Taryn Thomas in dialogue with Professor Craig Klugman of DePaul University, an advocate for Jewish students on campus.
Taryn spent her time at Stanford University organizing student protest movements and encampments. But after visiting the Nova Exhibition, her understanding of a conflict she thought she knew was profoundly reshaped, shattering the echo chamber she had lived within. A year later, she stood at Stanford’s October 7th vigil to share how the experience transformed her perspective.
Together, Taryn and Professor Klugman will explore how perspectives shift, how empathy takes root, and how one changed mind can ripple outward.
Voices of Resilience: Rom Tzabar
Join us on Monday, November 24th in Chicago for Voices of Resilience series, featuring:
Rom Tzabar, Nova survivor
Rom will share his story of survival at the Nova Music Festival and his path towards healing on the months following.
From Captivity to Freedom: Featuring Eliya Cohen & Ziv Abud
We are honored to welcome Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud as featured speakers on Wednesday, November 26th. Eliya was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival and held hostage in Gaza for 505 days. His story is one of unimaginable endurance, courage, and the will to survive. Ziv is both a survivor of the Nova massacre and a bereaved family member. Through their personal stories of pain, strength, and hope, Eliya and Ziv offer powerful insight into the lasting impact of October 7th and the resilience of the human spirit.
Closing Event - Nova Exhibition - Berlin
As we mark the final day of the Nova Exhibition – Berlin, we invite you to join us for our closing event. Together, we will honor the journey of this exhibition and the stories it has carried.
Closing Remarks by:
• Ofir Amir – Founder & Producer, NOVA Music Festival
• Sarah Wedl-Wilson – Senator for Culture & Social Cohesion
• Katharina Günther-Wünsch – Senator for Education, Youth & Family
Followed by:
A Reflections Panel featuring members of the Nova Tribe, sharing personal insights and messages of remembrance and healing.
November 16th
2:00 PM – Exhibition Walkthrough
4:00 PM – Official Program & Closing Remarks
6:30 PM – NOVA Tribe Reflections Panel
Voices of Resilience - Ariel Ohana
Join us on Sunday, November 16th in Chicago for Voices of Resilience series, featuring:
Ariel Ohana, Nova survivor
Ariel will share her story of survival at the Nova Music Festival and her path towards healing on the months following.
Panel: Harmony Against Hostility
Join us on November 13th at the Nova Exhibition - Berlin
Harmony Against Hostility: When Musicians Build Bridges, a panel discussion followed by a musical performance by Sistanagila.
Since October 7, Jewish and Israeli artists have faced growing barriers in the global cultural scene - from cancellations and boycotts to fear of being publicly identified. In Germany and across Europe, musicians who wish to collaborate across communities often find themselves navigating suspicion, political tension, and cultural taboos.
In this panel, they will explore questions of artistic courage, cultural stigma, and the transformative power of shared creation.
This panel will be in English.
Panel: Where's the Line
Where’s the line? As artists weigh in on the conflict in the Middle East, some are crossing the line into antisemitism. But where is that line, how can the music business balance freedom of expression with respect for diverse audiences and what responsibility do cultural institutions and media companies have to prevent hate at a time of increased political polarization.
In the wake of October 7th, conversations about safety, identity, and expression in the global music scene have taken on new urgency. This panel brings together artists, promoters, and cultural organizers to explore how recent events have reshaped the sense of belonging and security within the music scene in Berlin. How can the industry protect freedom of expression while ensuring emotional and physical safety for artists and audiences alike? What responsibilities do cultural institutions hold in moments of polarization and fear?
Join us for an open discussion on rebuilding trust, fostering solidarity, and imagining safer futures for music communities worldwide.
Voices of Resilience: Doron Mizrahi
Join us on Tuesday, November 11th in Chicago for Voices of Resilience series, featuring:
Doron Mizrahi, Nova survivor
Doron will share his story of survival at the Nova Music Festival and his path towards healing on the months following.
5:00pm - Exhibition walkthrough
6:30pm - Testimony
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Panel: Breaking the Silence: The Power of Speaking Out
In the wake of October 7th, survivors of the Nova Music Festival carry not only trauma but also the weight of being heard in a world that sometimes turns away.
Voices of Resilience - Ido Shalev
Join us on Sunday, November 9th in Chicago for Voices of Resilience series, featuring:
Ido Shalev, bereaved brother of Roei Shalev
Ido will share his experience from October 7th, his brothers story
of survival at the Nova Music Festival, and the time following the tragedies.
Voices of Resilience: YUVAL BAR ZEEV
Join us on Saturday, November 1st in Berlin for Voices of Resilience series, featuring:
Yuval Bar Zeev, Nova survivor
Yuval will share her story of survival at the Nova Music Festival and her path towards healing on the months following.
4:00pm - Exhibition walkthrough
5:30pm - Testimony
Voices of Resilience: Hadar Sharvit
Join us on Saturday, November 1st in Berlin for Voices of Resilience series, featuring:
Hadar Sharvit, Nova survivor
Hadar will share her story of survival at the Nova Music Festival and her path towards healing on the months following.
4:00pm - Exhibition walkthrough
5:30pm - Testimony
Echoes of Silence
Join us for a panel bringing together leading journalists in Berlin to explore how German society has responded to the events of October 7th and what this response reveals about Jewish life in Berlin today.
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