Our Team

Yarden is driven by curiosity, meaning, and community support, which led him to join the Be'eri fundraising and rebuilding team, following the horrors of October 7th.

On October 7th, Yarden was not at the Kibbutz but was able to help from a far by directing security forces to specific homes where rescue was needed. He also served as the point of contact between the IDF and members of Be’eri. Yarden’s family, including his younger brother with special needs, were all in Be’eri on October 7th. His older brother, Shachar, who fought with the emergency squad until his last bullet, lost his life to save hundreds of others. Shachar left behind his wife and two children. 

"My brother was an incredibly admired and valued person in his life and a hero in his death. 

To honor and be worthy of his immense sacrifice, I aim to fully dedicate myself to supporting 

the community and the efforts to rebuild our home in Be'eri. I will give all my energy and 

time until we return to Be'eri, for which my brother Shachar fought and died."

October 7th marked a life-changing event for Nieve. Although he was not in Be’eri during the attack, he was called to duty with his reserve unit to assist another kibbutz that was under heavy fire. This situation was particularly challenging for him, as he was simultaneously concerned about his family in Be’eri, who were under active threat. Tragically, his aunt did not survive and was murdered in her home. Nieve never anticipated having to serve in another conflict on his home front, a decade after completing his compulsory service. He views his work in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of the kibbutz as both a privilege and a duty until Kibbutz Be'eri can thrive once again.

Nieve holds a B.A. in Business Administration, specializing in International Business, from the College of Management Academic Studies.

She is also a Hydrotherapist and an Animal-Assisted Therapist. Before October 7th, she was the manager of Animal-Assisted Therapy in the resilience center in Sderot. 

When the attack on October 7th began, Adi was still in bed. After 7 frightening hours in her safe room, she was taken hostage by two terrorists, dragged from house to house, and used as human shield to protect the terrorists. Eventually, she was rescued by IDF soldiers after being kept in a house alone, surrounded by 10 terrorists fighting Israeli soldiers.

Adi considers herself a humanist and always believed that peace could be achieved if we are dedicated to it. 

She even wrote a paper during her sociology studies called: “Love thy Arab as yourself.” 

In Hebrew, it works better - ואהבת לערביך כמוך. 

Now, after the October 7th massacre, in addition to loosing so many friends and neighbors, 

she morns the loss of safety and hope for peace. Today, she strives to return to peace

by focusing on meaningful interactions with people who want to help.

Committed to social impact, Ido has contributed to non-profit organizations, actively promoting and developing educational programs across diverse segments of Israeli society. With a profound understanding of the fundraising landscape and strong connections with key stakeholders, Ido is well-positioned to manage the resource development challenges at Kibbutz Be'eri.

Ido feels privileged and honored to have the opportunity to contribute to Kibbutz Be’eri’s recovery process and the fight to have all hostages released. 

Ido holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), major in Strategy & International

Management, and a B.A in Human Resources Management (magna cum laude)

from the Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

Yigal holds an Executive MBA from Tel Aviv University, a BA in Behavioral Sciences from Ben Gurion University, and a Directors & Senior Management Program certificate from Tel Aviv University. He has also served as a tank commander in the Israeli Defense Forces. 

On Saturday, October 7th, the neighborhood where his house is located was severely affected, and his home was engulfed in flames. Fortunately, Yigal, his spouse, and his daughter were situated outside the kibbutz; thus, they were among the few neighborhood residents who were spared. Due to his strong track record of success and expertise in management and marketing, Yigal was chosen by his peers to lead the resource development and fundraising efforts for the kibbutz's rehabilitation.