What’s in the Program?
This meaningful educational program invites high school students to take part in commemorating the lives of fallen IDF soldiers, security personnel, and victims of terror – especially those who were graduates of their schools and communities.
Throughout the program, students will document the stories, memories, and images of those who lost their lives during their military service or as a result of terror attacks. They will connect with bereaved families, listen to their stories, and learn about the personal lives, values, and heroism of the fallen.
Students will gather materials, create personal memorial projects, and contribute to a network-wide online memorial platform. The program encourages deep reflection on the meaning of remembrance, heritage, and national responsibility, while fostering personal expression through unique and respectful memorial outputs.
The program strengthens students’ connection to Israel’s national and ethical narrative, and brings visibility to personal and communal stories that are vital to the collective memory of Israeli society.
Program Goals
- To honor the memory of the fallen, while emphasizing the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and Israeli heroism
- To deepen students’ relationships with bereaved families and cultivate social responsibility and mutual solidarity
- To empower students to create meaningful, lasting memorial projects that will preserve the legacy of the fallen for future generations
- To encourage active youth engagement with issues of national identity, remembrance, and civic responsibility
- To instill values of respect, commitment, and empathy
- To develop students’ skills in documentation, creative production, and editorial storytelling focused on preserving the heritage of Israeli soldiers
Program Components
- Meetings with bereaved families: Students will meet with families, learn about the lives of the fallen, and assist in preparing commemorative materials
- Story documentation: Students will gather stories through interviews, photographs, letters, and news clippings to build personal narratives of the fallen
- Final project production: Each student team will produce a memorial piece that tells the story of a fallen individual — highlighting their life, courage, and impact on family and community. These projects will be published on the Atid memorial website as an educational legacy for future generations
What’s Required from the School?
- Appoint a dedicated teacher to guide and oversee the program
- Select a student team of 4–6 participants
- Provide training and support to the student team
- Assist in the development and presentation of the students’ final memorial projects
