How to Help Israel From Boston: Remembering October 7

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An Evening of Remembrance & Hope: Watch the Powerful Commemoration of Oct. 7

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Tamar Davis speaking about Omer at a Run for Their Lives weekly gathering in Newton Centre (Courtesy photo)

Jew(ish)

Unimaginable Loss and Unwavering Hope: Reflections for the High Holy Days

By Tamar Davis

Sunrise view of the Sea of Galilee, from Mount Arbel (west side), with winter wildflowers, Northern Israel

Jew(ish)

A Responsibility Beyond Remembering

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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October 7 – One Year Later

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

One Year Since 10/7: Perspectives From Communal Leaders

Oct 15, 12:00 pm

Free

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University

Tuesday, October 15 12:00pm - 1:15pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

Elevating Shabbat: Reflection, Renewal and Resilience

Oct 15, 7:00 pm

Lehrhaus, Somerville

$10

OneTable

Tuesday, October 15 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lehrhaus425 Washington StSomerville, MA 02143

Requires registration $10.00

JBM Speaker Series With Yardena Schwartz

Oct 15, 7:00 pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, Marblehead

$20

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore

Tuesday, October 15 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore4 Community RoadMarblehead, MA 01945

Requires registration $20.00

Oct. 7: Conversation With Rabbi Avi Dabush

Oct 20, 10:00 am

Free

Temple Beth Zion

Sunday, October 20 10:00am - 11:00am

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

Jewish Ritual Innovation After 10/7: Hope, Resilience and Memory

Oct 22, 7:00 pm

Usdan Student Center, Waltham

Free

Hadassah Brandeis Institute

Tuesday, October 22 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Usdan Student Center 415 South StreetWaltham, MA 02453

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

October 7th, One Year Later: Gathering of Support and Care

Oct 23, 12:00 pm

Free

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Wednesday, October 23 12:00pm - 1:15pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Israeli Women’s Midrashim After October 7

Oct 28, 10:30 am

Free

Hadassah Brandeis Institute

Monday, October 28 10:30am - 11:30am

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Community Impact

Israel flags with a star of David over cloudy sky background on sunset. Patriotic concept about Israel with national state symbols. Banner with place for text.

10/25/2023 Top Pick

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund: Where Your Support Goes

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/23/2024 Top Pick

A Summer of Impact: Thank You for Making a Difference

One of the key leaders of the “Summer of Tkuma” project shares his heartfelt thanks for CJP’s crucial role in making this summer’s impact possible.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/19/2024

A Lifeline for Northern Israel: CJP’s Emergency Grants Help Schools Rebuild Amid Crisis

By Penny SchwartzFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/16/2024 Top Pick

Israeli Young Adults Join American Jewish Peers at Overnight “Camp”

In aftermath of Oct. 7, Trybal Gatherings’ multi-day camp experiences created community among Israelis and North American Jewish peers.

By Trybal Gatherings

Voices From Our Community

10/10/2024

An Evening of Remembrance & Hope: Watch the Powerful Commemoration of Oct. 7

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

10/7/2024

October 7 – One Year Later

One year after the attacks, I reflect on the personal loss, rising antisemitism, and the resilience of Israelis and our community as we grieve and stand with Israel.

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

10/7/2024

Maintaining Hope on Anniversary of Oct. 7

One year later, I reflect on how our community has been tested but remains hopeful, united by our values and the support of our neighbors.

By Rabbi Joel SisenwineFor Boston Herald

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10/7/2024

Let Oct. 7 Be About Oct. 7

Let us focus on the victims, setting aside politics and division, and allow space to mourn free from hate.

By Jeremy BurtonFor The Boston Globe

Ways to Help

10/8/2023 Top Pick

Donate to CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/4/2024 Top Pick

Volunteer in Israel

Make a lasting impact in Israel where your help is needed most.

By Jewish Federations of North America

hand with a megaphone in front of an empty background

9/3/2024

Raise Awareness for the Hostages

Keep the hostages front and center.

By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

9/3/2024

Compose a Message to the People of Israel

Join thousands of people around North America in sending a personal message to the people of Israel.

By Jewish Federations of North America

2/15/2024 Top Pick

Yahel Israel: A Personal Perspective

Calling the next generation of leaders in social change.

By Michael CassFor Yahel Israel

1/16/2024 Top Pick

Calling Mental Healthcare Professionals for Israel

The Second Line initiative serves as a platform to support front-line trauma and mental care in Israel.

By Second Line

12/5/2023 Top Pick

Make an Impact: Israel Volunteer Opportunities for Young Adults

A resource to inspire your journey of meaningful service. Programs begin in December and January, ranging from two weeks to six months.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Resources

Emma Grimberg istock, Red Anemone wildflowers, October 7th Oct 7 Israel

9/30/2024

Jewish Teens Guide to Remembering October 7

Resources and opportunities for connection and conversation for Jewish Teens, parents, educators and professionals.

By Brett LubarskyFor Jewish Teen Initiative

9/28/2024 Top Pick

October 7 Anniversary Resources

We’ve developed a collection of resources that you can use to engage your students in difficult and meaningful conversations during this unprecedented time.

By The Jewish Education Project

9/28/2024 Top Pick

October 7th School Commemoration Resources

Prizmah offers guiding questions and resources to help schools prepare for the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 with thoughtful commemoration.

By Prizmah

Yehoshua Halevi iStock Red Anemone Wildflowers

9/28/2024 Top Pick

October 7th: Marking One Year

Let us commemorate the lives lost, honor the heroes, pray for the hostages, and express gratitude for our community’s strong response in Israel’s time of need.

By Jewish Federations of North America

9/27/2024 Top Pick

Guidance for School Administrators on the First Anniversary of 10/7

AJC is guiding school administrators on how to prepare for the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 by anticipating Jewish students’ needs, ensuring safeguards, and addressing potential challenges.

By AJC

9/23/2024 Top Pick

Everyone Counts: The #BringThemHomeNow Educational Toolkit

This value-based tool for educators and individuals enables you to learn and act: at home, in your school and your community.

By Everyone Counts

9/23/2024

Seats of Hope

Save a seat and “host” a hostage for the holiday to convey our message to the world: Our holiday tables are not complete until all the hostages return home.

By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

News

10/9/2024

Thousands Pack Boch Center During One-Year Remembrance of 10/7

By Litsa PappasFor Boston 25 News

10/8/2024

In Boston, Prayers of Mourning, Calls for Peace on 1st Anniversary of Hamas Attacks

“I have been encouraged by the ways our community has responded with solidarity, generosity, and love,” Rabbi Marc Baker of CJP wrote in an open letter to Boston’s Jewish...

By John L. MicekFor MassLive

10/7/2024 Top Pick

Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese Americans Hold Vigils in Boston Remembering Oct. 7

Candlelight filled the Wang Theatre as members of the Israeli community in Boston remembered the horror they felt on the day of the attacks, while also clinging to hope.

By John AtwaterFor WCVB Channel 5

10/7/2024 Top Pick

In Newton, a Sunday Gathering Marks One Year Since Oct. 7

Community members gathered in Newton for a heartfelt vigil, standing in solidarity with the hostages held in Gaza.

By Wilder FlemingFor WBUR

10/7/2024 Top Pick

Needham Man Calls for Cousin’s Release One Year After Kidnapping

Ofer Calderon remains a hostage in Gaza, says his cousin, Jason Greenberg of Needham.

By Michael RosenfieldFor NBC10 Boston

President Joe Biden lights a candle as he, First Lady Jill Biden and Rabbi Aaron Alexander of Adas Israel Congregation participate in a ceremony to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, Monday, October 7, 2024, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

10/7/2024 Top Pick

Central MA Jewish Community Marks One Year Since 10/7

The local Jewish community commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, reflecting on the profound impact and ongoing recovery.

By Devin BatesFor Spectrum News 1

10/7/2024

‘We Mourn Through Learning Torah’: Boston Jews Unite in Study To Remember Oct. 7 Victims

Bonnie Pomper, whose nephew Hersh Goldberg-Polin was executed by Hamas, told JNS that studying the Mishnah deepened her appreciation for “rote” prayers.

By Emily GoldbergFor JNS

Remembering October 7

One year later and amid continuing heartache, we’re reflecting on the events of that tragic day, lifting the voices of those who experienced it, and connecting our community to events and resources to process our collective grief and healing.