Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th

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These materials include readings, interviews, events, and more to help us reflect on, bear witness to, and continue healing from the trauma of the October 7th attacks.

Articles

Two Years Later: Memory and Meaning on October 7th by Rabbi Josh Weinberg

Two years after the October 7th attacks, Rabbi Josh Weinberg shares five lessons drawn from Jewish wisdom and challenges us to transform collective grief into purpose.
Flowers From Pain: Growing in the Face of Trauma by Ellie Rudee

Nova survivor Ofri Etta Reiner found strength in art and community. Read her story of resilience and hope to discover the human spirit's capacity to heal and grow in the face of adversity
Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief by Beth Lipschutz, MSWA

A social worker shares her advice for building resilience and joy in the face of trauma and grief. Learn how Jewish rituals, and community can offer comfort and support in challenging times.
Ending the War on Empathy by Ittay Flescher

Can empathy be the key to peace in a land torn apart by conflict? Flescher shares how his experiences facilitating Israeli-Palestinian dialogue led to insights about the power of humanizing those on opposing sides and ways to find common ground.
From Scared to Sacred: Healing Our Collective Trauma in the New Year by Rabbi Rick Schechter

Rabbi Rick Schechter reflects on the effects of prolonged, ongoing trauma and how the values of compassion and gratitude offer a path to communal and individual healing.

Poetry and Reflections

Poems of Sorrow and Hope by Rabbi Hanna Yerushalmi
Rabbi Yerushalmi's poems offer a personal, emotional response to the aftermath of October 7th. Her evocative poetry captures the complexity of the human experience in the face of tragedy.
Reform Movement Prayers for Israel: Compiled by the Central Conference of American Rabbis
The CCAR has compiled this collection of readings, prayers, and meditations to support communities and individuals in our ongoing journey of healing and remembrance.

Event

Two Years Later: Stories, Memories, and the Echoes of October 7 webinar on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET.
Join award-winning journalist Lee Yaron for a powerful conversation about her book, "10/7: 100 Human Stories," which explores the impact of October 7th and the resilience of Israeli society two years later.

Resources from 2024

El Malei Rachamim for October 7th by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar

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From Scared to Sacred: Healing Our Collective Trauma in the New Year

September 30, 2025

Rabbi Rick Schechter reflects on the effects of prolonged, ongoing trauma and how the values of compassion and gratitude offer a path to communal and individual healing.

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Two Years Later: Memory and Meaning on October 7th

September 30, 2025

Two years after the October 7th attacks, Rabbi Josh Weinberg shares five lessons drawn from Jewish wisdom and challenges us to transform collective grief into purpose.

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Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief

September 17, 2025

Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. Many of us in the Jewish community have experienced some sort of trauma or grief due to October 7th, the ongoing conflict, and the global rise in antisemitism.