Commemorating October 7 with Our Learners
Curated Series
The Jewish Education Project
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.
Save to library
Events
Join for a webinar series designed to prepare you for creating meaningful learning experiences for the first anniversary of October 7.
Join us to unpack the dilemmas facing educators as we prepare to commemorate October 7th.
How will you engage preteens and teens in the anniversary of October 7th?
Explore how we can apply what we know about memory and legacy to the history unfolding in our own time.
The Lappin Foundation presents a commemoration with Israeli Diplomat, Ido Aharoni Aronoff.
A global commemoration with UnitED
A free virtual event from Classrooms Without Borders
Resources
Explore these powerful illustrations with accompanying activities and discussions to help inspire hope.
Academy for Jewish Religion's High Holy Day Supplement
A guide from the JCC Association for educators and community professionals.
A recording of a webinar about how to support our learners during the High Holidays this year.
Ideas, learning opportunities, and action steps to support your community.
Here are some ways to integrate Jewish values into your lesson plans around commemorating October 7.
A collection of readings, prayers, and poems from the CCAR to mark one year since October 7, 2023.
A guide to creating a meaningful ceremony to mark one year since October 7.
This collection from The Lookstein Center, includes ideas for action, and prompts for deep reflection.
A commemoration project for the victims of October 7th, 2023
Jewish text, poetry, and ideas for marking Shmini Atzeret and one year since October 7, 2023.
A list of ways to help commemorate October 7th through meaningful action.
Suggestions for journal prompts, with corresponding grade levels. Choose ones that work for you.
Resources from One Year On Webinar Series
Recordings from the One Year On webinar series.
Resources from Rabba Yaffa Epstein's session on grief for educators in all different types of settings.
Resources from Sefi Kraut's session on resilience for educators in all different types of settings
Resources from Nechama Goldman Barash's session on resilience for educators in all different settings.