JERUSALEM (VINnews) – More than two and a half years after losing both of his parents in the Oct. 7 Nova music festival massacre, Eliav Abdush celebrated his bar mitzvah on Thursday surrounded by family, friends and supporters.

Eliav is the eldest son of Gal and Naji Abdush, who were murdered during the Hamas-led attack after attending the Nova festival. The couple left their children with grandparents before heading to the event and never returned home.

The celebration was organized with the support of the OneFamily organization, which assists bereaved families and victims of terror in Israel. Since the attack, Eliav and his younger brother have been raised by their grandparents.

Family members described the occasion as a day of both joy and remembrance, marking an important milestone in Eliav’s life while honoring the memory of his parents.

Earlier this year, Eliav spoke at a ceremony honoring OneFamily founder Chantal Belzberg, sharing his experience of coping with loss and rebuilding his life after the tragedy.

OneFamily has provided ongoing emotional and practical support to families affected by terror attacks and has expanded its services significantly since Oct. 7.