SEEDS OF LOVE AMIDST TRAGEDY
On October 7th, 2023, Elad Ganut’s entire world turned completely upside down. That day, his precious daughter and first-born child Avia was attending the Nova festival, one of many sites targeted by the swarm of Hamas terrorists. That evening, without any certainty regarding Avia’s fate, Elad and his family embarked on a search for Avia near the location of the Nova festival, hoping and praying against all odds that she was still alive and in hiding. Sadly, one week later, Avia’s family’s worst nightmare became a reality, when the IDF confirmed that their dear Avia had been murdered.
Devastated and heartbroken, Elad could not move forward without preserving a remnant of Avia’s spirit in the world. Never forgetting that Avia always displayed an unwavering commitment to uplift everyone around her, Elad envisioned establishing a farm in Avia’s memory that would provide comfort and peace for survivors of the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023 as well as for bereaved family members of victims.
From a very isolated spot in the Jordan Valley, east of the community of Mechora, at a location completely disconnected from any infrastructure, Elad took the very first steps in making his dream a reality. With nothing more than a small stand and several sheep, Elad founded the farm, which would be named after his late daughter Avia. Soon thereafter, he recruited a number of volunteers. Elad is now determined to bring his dream to fruition by acquiring the most basic needs for his farm including two tractors, yurts and tents to accommodate guests and a solar energy system that will enable all the farm’s machinery and utilities to function. But Elad cannot complete these vital goals without your help!
- FOUNDED: 2024
- LOCATION: Jordan Valley, east of the community of Mechora.
“Avia’s Farm,” founded in memory of Avia Ganut, a young woman murdered on October 7, 2023 who brought light and warmth to everyone around her, needs your support to install critical infrastructure including two tractors, tents and a solar energy system. With your gift, you will play a key role in making the farm’s vision and mission a reality — providing victims of the terrorists attacks on October 7th, 2023 with a base of comfort and love in the Biblical Heartland!