The ceremony was attended by Yossi Brodny, Mayor of Givat Shmuel; Rabbi Avindav Abukrat, Rabbi of the Avnei HaChoshen community; Duby Weisenstern, CEO of ZAKA; Rabbi Yosef Schwinger, member of ZAKA’s executive leadership; along with the bereaved families, friends, guests, and many dedicated volunteers.

Throughout the event, the message was clear: memory and legacy can be honored not only through words, but through meaningful action—saving lives and bringing dignity to the deceased. These are values deeply held by both Roni and Olga.

Mayor Yossi Brodny shared:

“Though the pain persists, we choose to add light. This motorcycle will carry on Roni and Olga’s path—doing good and caring for others.”

David Jeremy Gnazit, Roni’s brother, movingly shared:

“There is no greater privilege than dedicating a ZAKA motorcycle in Roni’s memory. On October 7th, when the tragedy began unfolding, I called Elazar Rubinstein, a ZAKA volunteer, and asked how I could help. He quietly replied, ‘We need cloths… to collect the blood of the murdered.’ That sentence is burned into my soul. Seeing the incredible journey these volunteers have taken, and now seeing this circle close with a motorcycle in Roni’s memory placed in such hands—there are no words.”

Heli Danahi, a close friend of Olga’s family, added:

“Seven years ago, I welcomed Olga into my heart. Her light lit up every place she touched. That same light will now shine through ZAKA—a sacred organization fueled by endless self-sacrifice. I witnessed firsthand the dedication, care, and strength of ZAKA volunteers. It gives us strength, even in the hardest days.”

Duby Weisenstern, ZAKA’s CEO, described the emotional connection formed between the families and the volunteers, noting how Elazar Rubinstein, a Givat Shmuel volunteer, received the new motorcycle—carrying forward this sacred mission with deep commitment.

Rabbi Yosef Schwinger concluded:

“It’s impossible to describe the pain ZAKA’s volunteers endured during the first months of the ‘Iron Swords’ war. The emotional toll was immense—but out of this darkness, we see hope and light. Acts of true kindness and life-saving missions now honor the memory of the murdered in the most meaningful way possible.”

During the event, ZAKA leadership presented certificates of appreciation to Mayor Yossi Brodny for his unwavering support, Anton David, a friend of ZAKA, and Heli Danahi, who represented Olga’s family.

The ceremony concluded with the unveiling of the new emergency motorcycle. The honor of cutting the ribbon was given to Roni’s eldest son, alongside ZAKA leaders, the mayor, and both bereaved families, as attendees joined in a heartfelt prayer for the success of ZAKA’s volunteers in their sacred work.

Photo Credit: Yaakov Nahumi