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These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the time that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
Prayers, Readings, and Poems:
- Poems of Sorrow and Hope by Rabbi Hanna Yerushalmi
- CCAR Reform Movement Prayers for Israel
- "El Malei Rachamim for October 7th," a poem by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar
Torah Commentary:
- From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah by Rabbi Yael Vurgan
Interviews:
- September 2024 Webinar - A Memorial: One Year Since October 7: The Story of Adi Vital-Kaploun
- September 2024 Webinar - One Year Later, My Brother is Still a Hostage: A Conversation with Rabbi Josh Weinberg and Lee Siegel
- June 2024 Webinar - Screams Before Silence: A Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg
- April 2024 Webinar - Six Months of Captivity: A Conversation with Rachel Goldberg-Polin
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Poems of Sorrow and Hope
As I wrestled with my feelings after October 7th, I found that poetry offered me an unexpected outlet. Whether reflecting on the lives lost, the joy of seeing hostages come home, or the comfort I found in our traditions, writing gave me a respite from the complex emotions I was experiencing.
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Faith, Justice, and Israel: Being Proud
I was shocked when Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, named me one of 2025’s 18 American Zionist Women You Should Know. I don’t feel I deserve this honor.
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A Shabbat Message
This week, as Shabbat approaches, we gather in community to pray for the shelter of peace in Israel and at home.