Yerevan, the Capital of Armenia, Commemorates October 7

The exhibition 'October 7' by 'Anu - Museum of the Jewish People' in its international capsule version opened this week in Armenia. The exhibition, showcasing the initial response of the cultural and artistic world to the events of October 7, was launched this week in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, during a special opening event attended by representatives of the Israeli embassy and the curator, Michal Huminir, a representative of 'Anu - Museum of the Jewish People.' About a year ago, the museum, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, launched the "capsule" version of the 'October 7' exhibition, which documents and presents the initial response of the Israeli art world to the events of October 7. Since then, the exhibition has been distributed to Jewish communities around the world and displayed in dozens of major cultural institutions within these communities. Now, at the invitation of the Jewish community in Armenia and with the support of the Nefesh B'Nefesh Foundation, the exhibition arrives in Yerevan. The local community, "Yerevan Jewish Home," composed mainly of Jews who immigrated from Russia after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, sees this exhibition as the highlight of its annual cultural activities. Representatives of the Israeli embassy in Armenia, Armenian government officials, and a wide audience attended the opening event. Michal Huminir, the curator of 'Anu - Museum of the Jewish People,' participated in the event and presented the exhibition to the audience and the media. "We are pleased and excited that the project continues to take shape and reaches additional communities," says the museum's CEO, Oded Revivi. "The exhibition allows for a significant dialogue about the events and the response of the Israeli art community to them, which is an important goal, especially on the anniversary of the outbreak of the war. Additionally, this is an important opportunity to strengthen the connection with the developing Jewish community in Armenia, which is part of the museum's role to connect Jewish communities in Israel and around the world," Revivi added. According to the chief curator of the Anu - Museum of the Jewish People, Dr. Orit Shaham-Gever: "The 'October 7' exhibition reflects the human spirit that emerges beneath the pain, loss, and terrible sorrow that the massacre on October 7 left in the Israeli soul since then. The artistic expression in visual art, musical creation, and media serves as a representation of emotions and feelings that sometimes words struggle to convey. Anu - Museum of the Jewish People is committed to representing the central events of the Jewish story, and October 7 is undoubtedly one of the most important in the 21st century." Michal Huminir, the exhibition curator, noted that: "My personal encounter with the community members in Yerevan added a warmth of human connection and a true bond between hearts in the Jewish community." Photo: Opening of the October 7 exhibition by Anu - Museum of the Jewish People in Armenia. Photo by Alexander Grabshevkov.