Commemoration

Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.

JTA · 21 Oct

One year after the tragic attacks in Israel during Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the Jewish community grapples with balancing celebration and mourning.

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I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after a rocket exploded while I was circumcising a baby

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 16 Oct

Rabbi Hayim Leiter shares a deeply personal account of how his Israeli trauma surfaced one year after Oct. 7, a day marked by repeated air-raid sirens while performing a brit milah in Efrat.

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This Simchat Torah must be a day of true joy and support for Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Oct

In light of recent tragic events, Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on the complexity of celebrating Simchat Torah amid mourning.

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Opinion | How We in Israel Tried to Commemorate October 7

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 8 Oct

On the anniversary of October 7, commemorative events in Israel highlighted the ongoing trauma from last year’s assaults by Hamas.

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Bari Weiss: A Year of Revelations

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 7 Oct

Bari Weiss reflects on the complexities of commemorating an ongoing tragedy, questioning how to honor those affected by the events of October 7 when the repercussions continue to unfold.

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One Year Later, A Simple Act To Mark The Day

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 7 Oct

The article reflects on the Jewish tradition of yahrtzeit, which commemorates the death anniversary of a loved one through personal and communal remembrance.

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How New York’s Jews are marking the 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 2 Oct

Nearly a year after Hamas’s attack on Israel, Jews in New York are organizing events to commemorate the tragic day of October 7, deemed the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.

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How to host empowering and safe commemorations with Oct. 7 survivors

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Oct

As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks approaches, over 100 North American communities are preparing to commemorate the day, often involving survivors as speakers.

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The “Major Pager Rager” Edition

Promised Podcast · 19 Sep

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Linda Gradstein delve into the implications of a pager explosion that reportedly targeted Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon and discuss the challenges of commemorating the events of October 7 during an ongoing conflict.

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Who is Buried in the Vilna Gaon’s Tomb?

Shnayer Z. Leiman in Jewish Action · 18 Sep

The commemoration of the 200th yahrzeit of the Vilna Gaon highlighted discrepancies and myths surrounding his final resting place.

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Israelis Remember Their Dead—With Stickers

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 12 Sep

The article explores the poignant trend of commemorative stickers in Israel, honoring those who lost their lives in the recent conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah, particularly highlighting their use at public sites like train stations.

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Remembering Oct. 7 with our hearts, heads and hands

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Sep

Jonathan Golden reflects on how Jewish educational institutions can thoughtfully remember October 7, a date of collective memory and significance, using the Heart-Head-Hand model.

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Stav Geta’s favourite Makbouba (Tunisian cooked tomato and pepper salad)

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Jul

Stav Geta, a vibrant young woman known for her energy and love for life, tragically lost her life in a terrorist attack.

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Why these intimate stories of the victims of October 7 are an emotional but important watch

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Jul

ASIF, the Culinary Institute of Israel, has created a video series called "A Place At The Table" to help families of victims from October 7 commemorate their loved ones through cooking their favorite meals.

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Keep Dancing

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

Over a thousand Jews from various UK communities gathered at the Weekend of Inspiration in London, Manchester, and Leeds, receiving support and unity messages from Israeli speakers.

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Mourning and Memorialization

Sapir · 1 Jun

After the tragic loss of their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren in a terrorist attack in the Gaza Envelope, a bereaved Jewish family grapples with the challenges of mourning, memorialization, and resilience.

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Commemorating October 7 With Tattoos

Yaël Bizouati-Kennedy in Hadassah · 16 May

In response to the October 7th terrorist attacks at the Nova music festival, Israelis and Jews worldwide are turning to tattoos as a way to commemorate the events and find strength amidst tragedy.

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A Moment of Silence throughout Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day #israel #neveragain #neverforget

Living Lchaim · 6 May

Israel observes a moment of silence nationwide to honor the victims of the Holocaust on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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This Yom HaShoah calls for extra strength

Karen Pollock in Jewish Chronicle · 26 Apr

Yom HaShoah serves as a time for the Jewish community to unite in remembrance of the Holocaust's victims and the ongoing fight against antisemitism.

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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 1: Behind the Scenes at the Reimagined Tree of Life

People of the Pod · 6 Oct 2023

This article focuses on the fifth anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life.

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A Day—or Two—to Remember the Holocaust

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 27 Jan 2023

This article discusses the relationship between history and memory in the context of Holocaust remembrance.

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‘Un heroe’: How a U.S. Marine saved lives after Buenos Aires Israeli embassy bombing in 1992

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 13 Apr 2022

In 1992, a U.S. Marine officer, B.G. Willison Jr., became an unintentional hero during the terrorist bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires.

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Canada’s Holocaust monument opened 4 years ago. Why isn't anyone using it?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Sep 2021

The episode discusses the underuse of Canada's National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, opened in 2017, and recent efforts to revive its purpose by commemorating the Babi Yar massacre.

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75 Years After Anne Frank, Israel-Sudan Relations

People of the Pod · 14 Feb 2020

In the podcast episode "People of the Pod," the 75th anniversary of Anne Frank's death is commemorated by discussing her legacy and contemporary awareness among young people.

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In Pittsburgh, Hard Questions Unsettle a Somber Commemoration

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 4 Nov 2019

The text explores the commemoration of the first anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh.

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