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

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On Demand

A webinar unpacking the dilemmas facing educators as we prepare to commemorate October 7th.

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Resources from One Year On Webinar Series

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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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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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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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Rows of memorial candles

The Shalom Hartman Institute's Ritual Center offers this ritual to remember, reflect, and hope in this high holiday season.

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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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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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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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A broken hourglass spills onto the gathered crowd.

One year since October 7, we are all asking: how do you mark a moment when that moment is still unfolding?

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Yellow Ribbon

In response to events on October 7 and the anniversary, ShalomLearning is proud to introduce the Ten Seven curriculum.

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Insights from ANU: Museum of The Jewish People and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

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Candle burning in front of an Israeli flag

Moving Traditions has developed a new special edition curricular session, to commemorate the anniversary of October 7.

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8 tips for discussing Israel and antisemitism with children who have developmental disabilities.

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red anemone

A recording of NLI's webinar, Remembering in Real Time in commemoration of October 7th.

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Blog

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

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Jewish Educational Printables
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israeli resilience

Resources from Unpacked for Educators for engaging your students in meaningful conversations during this time.

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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 - Take Action

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

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A kalania growing from the ground at the Nova site.

Stories of ordinary people who summoned their inner hero on October 7 and embodied the heart of Jewish valor.

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Torah Scroll

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

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Israeli flag waving in sunset

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

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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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Jewish Teens Guide to Remembering October 7

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

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