About PoppyPink

PoppyPink is a minimalist performance piece set in Central Park, New York, marking the one-year memorial of October 7th. This powerful work is designed to raise awareness of the Israeli hostage crisis and advocate for human rights. The performance centers around an unraveling dress, symbolizing the suffering and tragedy faced by the innocent hostages.
We pray for the safe return of the hostages and for peace in the Middle East and the world.

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View PoppyPink Dress

The PoppyPink dress was displayed at the Jewish Museum in New York for two days only, on October 24-25. During this time, visitors were invited to express their solidarity, offer prayers, and engage with the project. Crafted by acclaimed fashion designer Haya Nir, known for her iconic boutique Katomenta and her volunteer work with Ayin Tova, which supports evacuees from October 7, this pink dress embodied resilience, hope, and healing. It was composed of 2,530 feet of knitted yarn, symbolizing the 253 people abducted from Israel to the Gaza Strip.

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Walk with Me

Thanks to all who walked with me in solidarity, hope, and remembrance on October 27 at noon in Central Park, New York. You made this event feel powerful and deeply meaningful.

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Knit / Crochet PoppyPink Flowers

Beautifully Jewish—The knitters' community is knitting/crocheting PoppyPink Flowers to wear at the performance as a sign of remembrance and solidarity. Shaina Bilow prepared a pattern and tutorials. Click here to get instructions and join the PoppyPink community.

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Bring Them Home Now

"Feeling the pain deeply in my body, I had to create an art piece that involved my physical presence. In the 'PoppyPink' performance, as my beautiful pink knitted dress unravels, the trauma of the lives of the Israeli hostages is revealed, and the thread of hope left behind is to find them and bring them home."
Lilac Madar

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Support PoppyPink and help us raise awareness through art in Central Park, NYC. Your contribution matters in bringing this powerful performance to life. Stay connected with project updates and a heartfelt thank-you. Be part of the movement. Thank you for your generosity and support.

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