Tel Aviv: Community Resilience Following October 7th
Description
***This tour departs every Thursday*** Discover the resilience of the Tel Aviv community on a guided tour of the city. Visit businesses run by army reservists, volunteers, and evacuees. Explore new local communities formed in response to the crisis. Discover powerful street art reflecting wartime experiences. Meet people whose lives were directly impacted by the events. Learn about businesses that reopened or shifted their focus. See how new communities have formed. Discover street art that tells the story of this time with no filters, capturing feelings of loss, frustration, and resilience. Our journey includes a stop at the former location of Café Otef, which was opened by members of Kibbutz Re’im. Although the café is no longer operating, it served as a meaningful gathering place for evacuees and supporters during a difficult time. This tour offers a unique opportunity for a revealing journey through Tel Aviv’s contrasts.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Business of a reservist
walking tour: Street Grafitti reflecting the war
Visit and have a conversation at a gallery of a local artist
Levinsky Market
The tour ends at Cafe Otef, run by members of the Re’im Kibbutz. The café is dedicated to the memory of Dvir Karp, a chocolatier who was killed on October 7th while protecting his children. The café now serves as a vibrant social center in Tel Aviv. It’s a place that symbolizes both community resilience and ongoing recovery from trauma.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
