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."

Nieve served in the military as a combatant in the "Maglan" elite reconnaissance unit and participated in multiple ground operations in Gaza, including Protective Edge operation in 2014 as a younger soldier and the current Swords of Iron war as a reservist.

October 7th was a life-changing event for Nieve. Since he was not in Be’eri during the attack, he was called to duty with his reserve unit and began fighting in another kibbutz. This was particularly challenging as he was simultaneously worried about his family in Be’eri under active attack. Unfortunately, his aunt did not survive and was murdered in her home.   Nieve never expected to participate in another war on his home front, 10 years after his compulsory service. Working for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of the kibbutz is both a privilege and a duty for him, until Kibbutz Be'eri thrives again. 

Nieve holds a B.A. in Business Administration, specialized 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.

Throughout the day, through WhatsApp, they were aware of the horrors occurring in the Kibbutz and feared for their lives and the lives of their friends. The sound of gunfire outside the window never ceased, but fortunately, the terrorists did not breach their home.

Hugo held several roles throughout his professional life. Most of his positions were in education within formal and informal frameworks. As of today, aside from being a member of the resource development team, he teaches and mentors students from the council (including Be'eri) who have been relocated to the Dead Sea area. Additionally, Hugo serves on the kibbutz's education committee, where he is planning the reconstruction of the kibbutz's educational center, which was severely impacted by the "Black Saturday." 

“Be'eri's educational center is the heart of the community and only when the children return

to informal experiences and playing at the playground, can we say that we are returning home”.

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.

Since January 2024, Oren has focused his efforts on rehabilitating Kibbutz Be'eri, heading up their resource development and fundraising team. In this capacity, he is dedicated to establishing connections, implementing effective fundraising strategies, and acquiring the essential resources necessary for the kibbutz's revival.

Drawing upon his extensive experience, Oren excels at building collaborative relationships and identifying long-term funding opportunities. With his deep ties to the kibbutz and broad expertise across multiple sectors, he is committed to rebuilding community strength and resilience with innovation.