One year after the tragic events of October 7th, we still feel the ripple effects. How can we create a safe space for our learners to contemplate a year that has changed so much for so many? This collection offers resources for supporting ceremonies and educational programs to mark the October 7th yahrzeit, as well as information about several commemorative events.

Events

Kaloniyot (red flowers) in front of a burnt out car, wreckage from the October 7th attacks.
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Join for a webinar series designed to prepare you for creating meaningful learning experiences for the first anniversary of October 7.

September 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
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Online
A red anemone flower.
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Sep

Join us to unpack the dilemmas facing educators as we prepare to commemorate October 7th.

September 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
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flags
16
Sep

How will you engage preteens and teens in the anniversary of October 7th?

September 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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star of david
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Sep

Explore how we can apply what we know about memory and legacy to the history unfolding in our own time.

September 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm EDT
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city
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Oct

The Lappin Foundation presents a commemoration with Israeli Diplomat, Ido Aharoni Aronoff.

October 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
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Online
Israeli flag
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Oct

A global commemoration with UnitED

October 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Free
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candles
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Oct
October 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
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Resources

Doves fly toward the sun while anemones grow down below.

Explore these powerful illustrations with accompanying activities and discussions to help inspire hope.

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synagogue

Academy for Jewish Religion's High Holy Day Supplement

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Israeli flag waving in sunset

A guide from the JCC Association for educators and community professionals.

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Honey and apples

A recording of a webinar about how to support our learners during the High Holidays this year.

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marking one year

Ideas, learning opportunities, and action steps to support your community.

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Blog

Here are some ways to integrate Jewish values into your lesson plans around commemorating October 7.

Jewish Educational Printables
Jewish Educational Printables
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A memorial candle

A collection of readings, prayers, and poems from the CCAR to mark one year since October 7, 2023.

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Flying Dove

A guide to creating a meaningful ceremony to mark one year since October 7.

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Commemorating October 7th Resource Collection - The Lookstein Center

This collection from The Lookstein Center, includes ideas for action, and prompts for deep reflection.

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Torah Scroll

A commemoration project for the victims of October 7th, 2023

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Torah

Jewish text, poetry, and ideas for marking Shmini Atzeret and one year since October 7, 2023.

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Commemorating October 7th - Take Action

A list of ways to help commemorate October 7th through meaningful action.

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Commemorating October 7th Writing Prompts - The Lookstein Center

Suggestions for journal prompts, with corresponding grade levels. Choose ones that work for you.

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Resources from One Year On Webinar Series

Israeli flag in Jaffa

Recordings from the One Year On webinar series.

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candles

Resources from Rabba Yaffa Epstein's session on grief for educators in all different types of settings.

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red anemone

Resources from Sefi Kraut's session on resilience for educators in all different types of settings

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Hope

Resources from Nechama Goldman Barash's session on resilience for educators in all different settings.

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