October 7: Remembrance

October 7: Remembrance

As we gather in commemoration of October 7, we hold in our hearts the deep pain and loss felt by so many. We remember lives taken, families shattered, and communities forever changed. We also recognize the suffering that continues for all people across the region, and we grieve the toll of ongoing conflict. 

Jewish wisdom teaches that every human being is created in the image of the divine – b’tzelem Elohim – and that our collective well-being is bound together. In the words of Pirkei Avot, “Do not look away from the suffering of another, for your life, too, is bound up in theirs.”

At the JCCSF, we mark this day with offerings that provide space for remembrance, reflection and resilience. May our learning, gathering and acts of kindness bring light into a time of darkness, and help us hold both grief and hope for a better future.

Our commemoration programs are proudly supported in part by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.