Summary
The screening of the documentary “We Will Dance Again” focuses on the survivors of the Nova music festival, where a tragic attack occurred on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of many attendees. This event aims to honor the memories of those lost and to shed light on the experiences of survivors as they navigate their trauma.
The documentary captures the harrowing stories of individuals who attended the Nova festival, particularly highlighting the experiences of Lee Sasi, a survivor who lost several family members during the attack. The screening is scheduled for October 6, 2024, at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago, coinciding with memorial events marking the one-year anniversary of the attack. Sasi’s narrative, along with those of other survivors, emphasizes the ongoing impact of trauma and the desire for healing and peace amidst the devastation. The event serves not only as a remembrance of the victims but also as a platform for survivors to share their journeys and advocate for understanding and unity in the face of violence.
I Was at the Nova Festival. October 7 Is Every Day Now
Oct. 7 / Rolling Stone / Lee Sasi’s poignant firsthand account in Rolling Stone immerses readers in the trauma of the Nova festival attack, offering a deeply personal narrative that underscores the enduring impact of violence and the hope for peace. “ Lee Sasi attended the Nova music festival in the Re’im forest of Southern Israel where Hamas militants murdered 380 people on Oct. 7, 2023. In coordinated...
Events in Chicago mark year anniversary of Oct. 7 attack that sparked Israel-Hamas war
Oct. 4 / Chicago Suntimes / The Chicago Sun-Times provides a broad overview of memorial events, effectively highlighting community responses and diverse perspectives surrounding the anniversary, though it lacks the emotional depth found in survivor stories. “ Chicago-area Jewish and Palestinian organizations are gearing up for memorials and demonstrations around the one-year anniversary of militant group Hamas’...