The memorial monument commemorates Master Sergeant Yair Katz, who fell in the Iron Swords War; Master Sergeant Liran Almosnino, who was killed defending Kibbutz Holit on October 7; Eden David Moshe, Saviyon Chen Kipper, and Danielle Waldman, who were murdered in the October 7 massacre; as well as Staff Sergeant Barak Madmon, Major Ami Weiss, and Major Eliav Gelman, who fell in Israel’s wars.
The memorial monument stands on the Institute’s main path, so that everyone entering the campus passes by it. It is designed in the shape of a cut-down tree trunk, with a mirror at its top reflecting the sky. Built into the trunk is a screen that displays the names, stories, and photographs of the fallen on a continuous loop.
The monument is made of Corten steel, an exceptionally durable steel alloy that develops, over time, an outer layer of rust in reddish-brown tones. The choice of material expresses the idea that time continues to pass and leaves its mark yet does not erase memory.
Shmuel Goldberg, the Institute’s CEO, said at the ceremony: “The memorial monument we dedicate today will from now on be an integral part of our space, in a place where students gather between classes and where many pass by every day. There is sorrow and remembrance here, but also a message of continuity. The monument reminds us of those who are no longer with us, and at the same time expresses our commitment to keep living, learning, creating, and building.”
Sivan Borovik, sister of Eden David Moshe, a third-year student in the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering who was murdered at the Nova festival, eulogized him, saying: “We stand here today in the place where our beloved Eden walked every day, studied, dreamed, and built his future. For him, this place was far more than an academic institution: a place where he invested himself, grew, formed meaningful connections, and was part of a community that became a second home for him, and for them as well. Today, together with you, we dedicate a memorial monument in memory of our loved ones, among them our Eden, who was murdered when he went to celebrate life with his good friends.”
She added: “To you, Eden was a student in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program, who chose the challenging bioengineering specialization. He was always the one who pushed himself as far as he could, set goals for himself, and never gave up, all of it, with the modesty and humility that characterized him.
But those who knew Eden knew that his academic achievements were only a small part of who he was. His teachers and classmates always say the same thing about him: Eden was kind-hearted and pure. A person who didn’t think only of himself. He always stayed after class, helping others, explaining, tutoring, encouraging, giving of himself. And always, always with his captivating smile. He knew how to enjoy life, to appreciate the people around him, and to find joy in simple things.”
Danielle Waldman was a third-year student in the Department of Interior Design in the Faculty of Design and was murdered at the Nova festival together with her partner. Her mother, Ella Waldman, said at the ceremony: “Danielle was the connecting link, the one who bridged students and teachers, who understood everyone, who mediated, who always held the rope from both ends, with a smile and an energy that were uniquely hers. She loved her friends here, and she was a beating heart within the community that formed here.
The memorial monument built here is not only a remembrance of the past but a foundation for the future. Placing a stone in a place dedicated to creation and building is the most natural thing for Daniel, who worked on turning ideas into reality and spaces into homes. The monument erected here is a constant reminder to everyone who passes through these halls: to the students who will run between classes, to the teachers who will pass through and impart their knowledge, and to everyone who will create. It will remind them of Daniel’s light, her devotion, and her ability to connect people.”
Liran Almosnino, married and a father of five, was called up on the morning of October 7th with his reserve unit to Kibbutz Holit and was killed there in the battle that unfolded. Micky Almosnino, Liran’s father, eulogized him painfully: “Liran, sadly, was killed in battle. The terrorists were lying in ambush in the orchard near the kibbutz; he took a bullet and was killed on the spot. Liran was a true pioneer, that’s how I define him. One of his friends wrote a sentence that I want to quote: Behind the quiet façade that was visible on the outside, there was an inner strength that influenced everyone who knew him. That was our Liran.”
May their memory be a blessing
