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Beloved Educator Tamar Kutz Dies After Kibbutz Tragedy

5/20/2025

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Tamar Kutz, a beloved educator and founding member of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, passed away at 70, heartbroken after the October 7 Hamas attack claimed her family. Her son Aviv, his wife, and their three children were among the 64 kibbutz members lost, while 19 others were taken captive, deepening the community's sorrow.

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Tamar Kutz, a beloved educator and founding member of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, passed away at 70, heartbroken after the October 7 Hamas attack claimed her family. Her son Aviv, his wife, and their three children were among the 64 kibbutz members lost, while 19 others were taken captive, deepening the community's sorrow.