Former hostage Mia Schem invites Trump to dance at Nova memorial festival

The Tribe of Nova community has announced the second annual "Nova Healing Concert," set for June 26 at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park. The event will not only celebrate life through music but also offer a space for healing and trauma recovery.

The concert will feature performances by some of Israel’s most prominent musicians, including Benaia Barabi, Berry Sakharof, Mosh Ben-Ari, Sasi, and Rita. In addition to the musical performances, the event will offer therapeutic workshops and spaces specifically designed to help attendees process their trauma. The Tribe of Nova community hopes to provide a sense of unity and resilience, reinforcing their commitment to continue living in the face of unimaginable loss.

A message shared on Instagram by the Tribe of Nova expressed the importance of the event: "Dance is a declaration, a choice, our way to continue living and spreading the light, joy, and resilience that our community symbolizes. We do not forget the pain, but we will stand strong together, as one community." The survivors have made it clear that this event is not just about remembering the past but finding strength in their unity and healing through music and movement.

For those who survived the October 7 attack and the families of the victims, admission to the concert will be free. All profits from ticket sales and sponsorships will go toward funding the physical and mental recovery efforts of the survivors, as well as commemorating those who were lost in the massacre.

Mia Schem, a former hostage released during a brief ceasefire in November 2023, plans to attend the event and extended a heartfelt invitation to former U.S. President Donald Trump. "Thank you, President Trump, for everything you're doing to release the hostages," Schem said. "I invite you to dance with us in Yarkon Park and celebrate the moment when everyone finally returns home."

Schem’s words capture the spirit of the event: "My vision, and that of everyone’s, is that this year should be different. A year when we won’t have to shout but embrace. Let’s dance not just for them but with them. This is the strength of our community – it heals, it strengthens, it is our home." The Nova Healing Concert represents both a celebration of life and a powerful symbol of resilience for those who have suffered unimaginable loss.