(haipo) – More than a month has passed since the passing of Ruthie Benin, one of Israel’s most prominent environmental activists, and the void she left behind is felt on every beach, in every struggle, and in every environmental community. This year, as part of the “Great Beach Cleanup,” a special event will be held in her memory at the Fortress Beach in Atlit, led by her family and the “Zlul” association.
Ruth Benin: An activist who became a symbol
Ruthie Benin was much more than an environmental activist. She was a driving force. A soulful actress. A sharp, funny, direct woman, who did not hold back on criticism when necessary and always did so out of true love for this place and those who lived there.
For years she was active and volunteered at the association. "clear" and in other civil society organizations. She organized demonstrations, led petitions, wrote letters to heads of authorities, and fought tirelessly for the sea, the beaches, and nature. The beach cleanup activity that Ruthi initiated, in the Atlit area, became a symbol of her commitment and action.
The Great Beach Cleanup: Bringing Love Back to the Beaches Now More Than Ever
The new year opens with one of the largest volunteer campaigns in Israel: The Great Beach CleanupDozens of partner organizations, thousands of volunteers, dozens of centers across the country, all coming together for the sake of the sea, the beaches and the streams.
The event offers experiential environmental activities for all ages. The numbers speak for themselves:
- Thousands of volunteers – From all over the country
- Dozens of hotspots – Beaches and rivers from north to south
- Immediate effect – You see the change already at the end of the activity
This year, more than ever, the goal is not only to clean up — but also to return love to the places that give us so much.
Special cleaning in memory of Ruth Benin
on-October 16 2026As part of the national campaign, a special cleanup event will be held at the fortress beach in Atlit in memory of the late Ruth Benin. Her family, friends, and partners in the struggle will lead the activity, which will be a moving tribute to the legacy of a woman who dedicated her life to protecting the environment.
The public is invited to join, volunteer, and continue her path, a path of love for the country, environmental justice, and action without limits.
Beach cleanup in her memory: Continuing her path
on-October 16, within the framework “The Great Beach Cleanup”A special cleanup event will be held in memory and honor of Ruth Benin, at the fortress beach in Atlit. The event will be held in collaboration with her family, friends, and the "Zlul" association, and will be a tribute to her continued path - action, protecting the sea, and a great love for nature.
The public is invited to join, take part, and continue the legacy that Seruti left behind.
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