To submit you October 7th events please contact Karen Bresson at kbresson@jewishrochester.org.

OCTOBER 7TH EVENTS:

October 7th Community Commemoration at 6:30pm

On the one-year anniversary of October 7th, we come together to remember. We pray for the remaining hostages. We honor the heroes who defended our people. We affirm our community's strength and commitment to Israel.

  • Due to security protocols, registration is required.
  • Location will be provided in advance of the event.

Come Together for Community Wide Study in Commemoration of October 7...Engaging and Interactive Text Study with area rabbis and cantors.

 

  • 12:00pm -  Rabbi Peter Stein and Rabbi  Dov Winston "People of Hope or People of Faith?"
  • 1:00pm -  Rabbi Jan Katz: Poetry Composed in the year since October 7
  • 2:00pm - Rabbi Alan Katz and Rabbi Michael Silbert: Prayer Responses to October 7
  • 3:00pm - Cantor Renata Braun: Music Composed in the year since October 7
  • 4:00pm - Rabbi Or Zohar and Rabbi Leonardo Bitran: The Mitzvah of Freeing the Captive
  • 5:00pm - Panel Discussion: Where Was God on October 7? Theological Responses to the 10/7 Attacks
  • Panel features: Rabbi Or Zohar, Rabbi Dov Winston, and Rabbi Michael Silbert
  • 6:00pm -  Mincha prayer services (Orthodox and Egalitarian options)