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
A webinar unpacking the dilemmas facing educators as we prepare to commemorate October 7th.
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.
Resources
Explore these powerful illustrations with accompanying activities and discussions to help inspire hope.
Academy for Jewish Religion's High Holy Day Supplement
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.
The Shalom Hartman Institute's Ritual Center offers this ritual to remember, reflect, and hope in this high holiday season.
A collection of readings, prayers, and poems from the CCAR to mark one year since October 7, 2023.
This collection from The Lookstein Center, includes ideas for action, and prompts for deep reflection.
Suggestions for journal prompts, with corresponding grade levels. Choose ones that work for you.
One year since October 7, we are all asking: how do you mark a moment when that moment is still unfolding?
In response to events on October 7 and the anniversary, ShalomLearning is proud to introduce the Ten Seven curriculum.
Insights from ANU: Museum of The Jewish People and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Moving Traditions has developed a new special edition curricular session, to commemorate the anniversary of October 7.
8 tips for discussing Israel and antisemitism with children who have developmental disabilities.
A recording of NLI's webinar, Remembering in Real Time in commemoration of October 7th.
Here are some ways to integrate Jewish values into your lesson plans around commemorating October 7.
Resources from Unpacked for Educators for engaging your students in meaningful conversations during this time.
A guide to creating a meaningful ceremony to mark one year since October 7.
A list of ways to help commemorate October 7th through meaningful action.
Stories of ordinary people who summoned their inner hero on October 7 and embodied the heart of Jewish valor.
A commemoration project for the victims of October 7th, 2023
A guide from the JCC Association for educators and community professionals.
Jewish text, poetry, and ideas for marking Shmini Atzeret and one year since October 7, 2023.
Resources and opportunities for connection and conversation for Jewish Teens, parents, educators and professionals.