Following October 7th, research engineer Yakov Vinokur felt compelled to take action.
Vinokur, who holds a PhD in plant biochemistry and physiology, began collecting clocks, sculpting, painting, engraving dates and words of strength, such as pain, heroism, and hope.
The Institute for Postharvest and Food Sciences wall became a living memorial.
Between research projects, Yaakov takes the time to update the recorded number of days and adds another donated clock that has stopped ticking.
“Unfortunately, today marks day 622 of our hostages in captivity by terrorists.
Nevertheless, we do not lose hope for their swift return. In honor of that long-awaited moment, a functioning clock has been placed on the memorial wall dedicated to the October 7, 2023 massacre.
With the consent of those who donated the clocks to the memorial wall, the working clock will be activated on the day the last hostage returns home.
The act will take place in the presence of all those who identify with the fate of the hostages,” said Vinokur.
