Gathering to Remember October 7th
Join the Jewish community in-person and on Zoom for a 30-minute memorial ceremony followed by a virtual program with communities across America presented by Partnership2Gether Western Galilee. The program will begin with Yizkor, followed by a panel of Israelis who will share their harrowing experiences of October 7th and the past year.
The speakers will include:
Liat Atzili, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz and released. Her husband’s body is still held in Gaza.
Dubi Ganor, who, along with his son, was severely wounded on October 7th. They are gradually recovering with the help of his family and his community.
Omri Dagan, a bereaved twin brother to Shalev Z'L who was killed on October 7th.
David Vaknin, an evacuated businessman from Liman in the Western Galilee, he was called up for reserves and has been deployed to the war in the north since then.
The program will conclude with a moving video clip by the Matte Asher Community Center choir.
On behalf of the leadership and staff of the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, we call on you to join us to show your solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel and honor the memories of the fallen.
