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Bearing Witness: Documenting 7 October & its Aftermath

03/02/2025
67 min
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The National Library of Israel’s Bearing Witness Archive is an ambitious initiative documenting the events of 7 October, 2023, and the war that followed, capturing the unprecedented scale of instant messaging, online coverage, vigils, rallies, and memorials. In conversation with Raquel Ukeles, NLI Head of Collections, renowned historian Ilan Troen explores the challenges and ethical considerations of building this essential archive, preserving these materials for future generations and creating a reliable, accessible resource that offers unparalleled insights into a pivotal moment in contemporary history.

An event from Jewish Book Week 2025

About the speakers

S Ilan Troen

S. Ilan Troen is professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University and Brandeis University, where he held the Stoll Chair in Israel Studies. He was founding director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies and the Ben-Gurion Research Institute for Israel and Zionism. Troen served as editor of Israel Studies for 26 years and president of the Association for […]
Raquel Ukeles

Dr Raquel Ukeles is Head of Collections at the National Library of Israel.

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Bearing Witness: Documenting 7 October & its Aftermath

03/02/2025
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67 min

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S Ilan Troen

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S. Ilan Troen is professor emeritus at Ben-Gurion University and Brandeis University, where he held the Stoll Chair in Israel Studies. He was founding...

Raquel Ukeles

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Dr Raquel Ukeles is Head of Collections at the National Library of Israel.

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