How to Help Israel From Boston: Remembering October 7

Events
Community Impact
Voices From Our Community
Ways to Help
Resources
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Oct 7, 7:00 pm

October 7: An Evening of Remembrance & Hope

Tradition

Memory and Hope: Rituals for Tishrei 5785

By Shalom Hartman Institute’s Ritual Center

Jew(ish)

Poems Responding to Tragedy

By Michael Bohnen

Jew(ish)

Seats of Hope

By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

Events

Top Pick

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

Today, 12:00 pm

Free

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Tuesday, October 8 12:00pm - 1:15pm

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Requires registration Free

October 7, One Year Later: A Webinar for Jewish Leaders

Tomorrow, 12:00 pm

Free

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University

Wednesday, October 9 12:00pm - 1:15pm

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Requires registration Free

How Educators Can Overcome Barriers To Engaging With the Conflict

Oct 10, 1:00 pm

Dr Keren E Fraiman PhD, Spertus Institute

Free

Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University

Thursday, October 10 1:00pm - 1:30pm

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Requires registration Free

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

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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

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

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

10/7/2024

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

10/4/2024

Our Son Was Kidnapped on Oct. 7. The US and Israel Need To Do More.

By Hagit & Ruby ChenFor The Boston Globe

10/2/2024 Top Pick

5785: All of This Will Happen Again

Oct. 7 opened up a portal to a kind of suffering that many people of my generation had never experienced. Will next year be any better? I have thoughts.

By Dan Brosgol

10/2/2024 Top Pick

Contemplating Home Through Music

A love song to Jaffa for Sukkot.

By Laura Conrad MandelFor Jewish Arts Collaborative

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

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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

10/7/2024 Top Pick

Massachusetts Marks One Year Anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack

People across Massachusetts and beyond are expected to gather Monday to mark the one year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

By Mari SalazarFor 7 News Boston

10/5/2024

‘Everyone Kind of Feels a Bit Helpless’: After Oct. 7, Locals Describe a Year of Anguish

New England residents reflect on the enduring pain and impact of the Israel-Hamas war, one year after its eruption.

By Danny McDonaldFor The Boston Globe

Boston, MA -- 10/09/2023Solidarity with Israel Gathering

10/3/2024

How October 7 Galvanized Boston’s Jewish Community

After Hamas militants attacked Israel last year, some local residents joined support groups, became activists, or changed their worldviews entirely.

By Rachel SladeFor Boston Magazine

10/2/2024 Top Pick

Increased Security at Jewish Temples for the Start of Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Marc Baker of CJP shared that his son, studying in Israel, hid in a bomb shelter, along with millions of others as hundreds of Iranian missiles rained down.

By Litsa PappasFor Boston 25 News

9/25/2024 Top Pick

CJP Raises $59 Million in Greater Boston To Help Israelis Cope

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund has raised over $59 million from about 6,700 Greater Boston residents to support Israelis impacted by the Oct. 7 war against Hamas.

By Barry WangerFor Jewish Journal

9/3/2024 Top Pick

More Than 100 Gather in Newton To Mourn Killing of Israeli American Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

More than 100 people gathered at a vigil in Newton Center on Sunday to mourn six Israeli hostages killed in Gaza this weekend, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

By Dan GlaunFor The Boston Globe

9/2/2024 Top Pick

Mourners Remember Israeli Hostage With Local Ties Killed by Hamas

By Litsa PappasFor Boston 25 News

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.