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Kibbutz Kissufim, a beautiful area surrounded by green fields, groves, orchards, and carpets of anemones during the winter season. Devastatingly, on October 7th, 16 members of Kissufim were murdered by Hamas, three were kidnapped and dozens were injured. Following that horrific day, after hiding for over 12 excruciating hours, residents were evacuated to the Noga Hotel near the Dead Sea. The brutal terrorist attack left profound scars among the members of the community, especially the children and youth: many are suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and social challenges. Families are doing what they can to remain resilient and focus on what needs to be done to return home.

The terror attack left much of Kissufim destroyed. Homes, shelters, ambulances, community buildings, the chicken & dairy farm - all were subject to evil and deliberate destruction, with the goal of making Kissufim unlivable. The residents have painfully assessed the damage and identified the most critical rebuilding projects. Much of the work includes fortifying buildings - in Kissufim, when an alarm sounds, the time to reach the bomb-sheltered room is only about 6 seconds. This can be a source of stress and anxiety as people rush to find a safe space.

But...the Israeli people are resilient, and they have the support and love from the Jewish Diaspora in Canada with them.

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An outdoor "Ninja" adventure park will serve as a recreational gathering spot for individuals of all ages to engage in adventurous outdoor exercise, crucial for physical wellness, boosting mood, alleviating anxiety and depression, enhancing sleep and managing stress. With climbing walls, nets, swings, obstacles and a trampoline, the park will promote adventure and exercise, bolstering both the physical and mental well-being of community members of all ages and fitness levels. The projected timeline for planning and construction is 9 months.

Location

Kissufim is in the Eshkol Region, close to Gaza in the north-west part of the Negev.