Our Team

In 1997, he embarked on a life-changing journey through South America with his partner, Dana. The couple later moved to New York, returning to Be'eri in 2000, where they married and built a family together, raising four children.

Professionally, Avida has held key leadership roles within the kibbutz, serving as a client manager at Be'eri Printing and later overseeing the kibbutz’s economy (food and dining hall sectors). Avida then managed the agriculture in the kibbutz for 8 years. In June 2025, he will assume the role of Chairman of the Kibbutz Rehabilitation Association, helping to guide the community through its ongoing recovery and renewal.

Avida’s life was profoundly impacted by October 7, 2023. Together with his daughter Hadar, he survived a brutal attack by sheltering in their safe room. In the same tragedy, his beloved wife Dana and 15-year-old son Carmel were murdered. Avida was shot in both his legs and lost one leg. He continues to embody resilience and leadership, channeling personal loss into a deep commitment to the rebuilding of his community and the preservation of its spirit.

On October 7th, Adi lost her husband Hagi z"l, a member of the emergency response team who went out to fight and fell defending the kibbutz. Adi and her five children survived the attack, and that morning she also saved the lives of two children from their neighborhood whose family perished in the tragedy.

Now Adi brings her deep commitment to rebuilding the Be'eri community to her role as CEO of the organization.

He established the avocado and mango agriculture infrastructure at Be’eri, the largest in the area and one of the biggest in Israel.

For the past six years, he has volunteered as a guide for hiking, outdoor activities, and nature excursions for young children, encouraging their love for the Land of Israel.

Yarden is driven by curiosity, meaning, and community support, which led him to join the Be'eri fundraising and rebuilding team, following the horrors of October 7th.

On October 7th, Yarden was not at the Kibbutz but was able to help from a far by directing security forces to specific homes where rescue was needed. He also served as the point of contact between the IDF and members of Be’eri. Yarden’s family, including his younger brother with special needs, were all in Be’eri on October 7th. His older brother, Shachar, who fought with the emergency squad until his last bullet, lost his life to save hundreds of others. Shachar left behind his wife and two children. 

"My brother was an incredibly admired and valued person in his life and a hero in his death. 

To honor and be worthy of his immense sacrifice, I aim to fully dedicate myself to supporting 

the community and the efforts to rebuild our home in Be'eri. I will give all my energy and 

time until we return to Be'eri, for which my brother Shachar fought and died."

Following the events of October 7, he chose to step away from his career to focus on helping rebuild Be'eri—the community he has always called home and is committed to strengthening for generations to come.

Earlier in his career, Niv worked at Be'eri Print, the kibbutz-owned printing company, where he developed expertise in business development, client relations, and sales while gaining a deep appreciation for the cooperative values and resilience that define Kibbutz Be'eri.

The events of October 7 profoundly shaped Niv's path. Although he was not in Be'eri during the attack, he was called to reserve duty to assist another kibbutz under heavy fire while his own community was under attack. During the attack, his aunt was murdered in her home in Be'eri, making the tragedy deeply personal. That experience strengthened his commitment to the kibbutz's recovery. He considers contributing to Be'eri's rebuilding and long-term rehabilitation both a privilege and a responsibility, and remains dedicated to helping ensure that the community not only recovers, but thrives.

Niv holds a B.A. in Business Administration, specializing in International Business, from the College of Management Academic Studies.

Ido has previously worked for large organizations such as ORT Israel and Reuth Hospital. In addition to his expertise in fundraising and building lasting relationships between donors and beneficiaries, Ido has also played an active role in developing innovative social programs with inspiring leaders.

Committed to social impact, Ido has contributed to non-profit organizations, actively promoting and developing educational programs across diverse segments of Israeli society. With a profound understanding of the fundraising landscape and strong connections with key stakeholders, Ido is well-positioned to manage the resource development challenges at Kibbutz Be'eri.

Ido feels privileged and honored to have the opportunity to contribute to Kibbutz Be’eri’s recovery process and the fight to have all hostages released. 

Ido holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), major in Strategy & International Management, and a B.A in Human Resources Management (magna cum laude) from the Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

The deep pain and loss are an inseparable part of who she is today, but they are also what motivate her to act and grow from the fragments.

After years in the worlds of design and high-tech, she chose to put her career on hold to return and focus primarily on the restoration of the community and home. Today, she works as the donation coordinator for "We are all Be'eri" association, with a deep mission to raise resources, connect hearts, and rebuild the future of the kibbutz.