October 7 Marking One Year

October 7 Marking One year


On October 7th, 2023, everything changed for the Jewish people. One year later, UJA Federation, our partners, and our allies came together, as one united community, to mark this dark day. Together, we cherished the memory of those who were murdered. Reaffirmed our solidarity with the hostages and their families. And honoured the resilience of the wounded and all who survived the deadliest attack on Jewish life since the Holocaust.


October 7 Memorial Messages

October 7 Memorial Messages

These are the heartfelt messages left by members of the community in honor of those affected by the events of October 7th.

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Yasmin: Never again!

Sari: Forever in our hearts. May their memories be for a blessing.

Lee: May they rest in peace

Lana: Forever thinking about them.

Hersh Goldberg Polin: May his memory be forever a blessing

Vivian: "I pray for your safe return. My heart is broken"

Ben Mizrachi: Your smile and beautiful helping nature is forever etched in our hearts.

Shana: Always in my heart. May your memories be a blessing.

Kim: May your memories always be a blessing! I stand with you now and forever ๐Ÿ’™

For all Israeli Jewish citizens and IDF soldiers: "Am Israel Chai. May their memories be for a blessing, amen."

Lumara Homes Inc.: Am Israel Chai

Ben: For all those who have fallen

The Glass Family: We will never forget.

Susan & Itay Avni: #bring_naama_levy_home ๐Ÿ’”

Harriet Wichin: We are strong in our collective humanity and in their memory.

Anna S: ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›

Miller family: May the hostages be protected and return home to their families.

Kelly Hiebert: May the hostages come home! And bless Israel! Am Yisrael Chai!! Let us never forget the barbaric attacks of October 7.

Brian B: May the victims' memories be a blessing, and may the hostages return home soon. Am Israel Chai ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Wendy: "May you return to your loved ones. Baruch Hashem."

Rolnick Family: May the memory of each and everyone's beautiful soul be a blessing to their family and the whole community.

Evan: Praying that all families be reunited and all hatred be destroyed.

Madison & Ilan: Our hearts are with the hostages and the people of Israel. Bring them home now. Am Yisrael Chai!

DK: Forever in our hearts and those of their loved ones ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’™

LD: "Still processing. Still in disbelief. Still experiencing grief for people who I've never met and my country that is bleeding."

Irit S: ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

Joanna Shnall: May their memories forever be a blessing.

Andrea: ๐Ÿ’”

Kimmy: Am yisrael chai

Monica: Am Yisrael Chai ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

Veda Horner: May their memories be a Blessing. Am Israel Chai โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

HL: May HaShem avenge their blood. Am Yisrael Chai.

Eva Attali Katz: ืขื ื™ืฉืจืืœ ื—ื™

Queenie Nayman: Am Israel Chai ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ’™!

Brooke Langman: For all those whose life was taken away too soon, for those held hostage, those paying the ultimate price, the displaced in their own nation, and worldwide Jewish community bearing witness to lightning speed travel of anti-Semitism. For our Canadian people and those who stand for reason and civility. Even on this day of Reconciliation, may our powers that be protect our Homeland Strong and Free. Am Israel Chai.

NCSY: May their memory be a blessing. Bring them home ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Peace and love: Am Yisrael Chai๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

Renata: We will always remember you! ๐Ÿ’™

Marcia: I am Israel Chaiโค๏ธ

Ben: We've been here before and we will be here again. What is indefatigable is our spirit and our persistence. Israel forever.

Janette Gadol: Am Yisrael Chai

Hayim Katsman (Z""L): "A friend, a gentle soul, and a wonderful young scholar. May his memory be a blessing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayim_Katsman"

Stephen Freedman: Bring Them Home Now.

AK: Sorrow fills all of your hearts

SimplySimon30: BH Bring them Home!

Rebecca Diamond: Forever in our hearts! May the hostages be released. We will never forget the atrocities of October 7. Am Yisrael Chai ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Bruins Claman: Bring them home now!

Stuart S.: May their memories forever be a blessing. Am Yisrael Chai. ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ ๐Ÿ™

Tracey Kumer: May their memories be for a blessing and may Hashem hold their neshamot close. Am Israel Chai! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿปโœก๏ธ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑโ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

Miriam Gordon: "We pray for safe return of all our soldiers and hostages Am Yisrael chai"

Caroline Bassoon-Zaltzman: "May their memories always be a blessing Am Israel Chai"

Deborah Glatter: I think of you every day and will do all that I can in honour of your memory.

Helen Brooker: May their memories be a blessing and never forgotten. Am Israel Chai

RF: May all remaining hostages return home safely. May the IDF be blessed with strength & courage to carry their mission to victory. May Israel continue shining its light unto the world. May God protect the Jewish nation now & forever. Amen

Jonathan Rosenstein: May their souls be bound up in the bonds of life

Harriet:

Robert L.: Profound sorrow at the senseless horror inflicted on the people of Israel.

Dan L: Remembering those we lost and those who lost loved ones.

Aviva: In memory of all who were lost. Am Ysrael Chai ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Marsha: May their memories be a blessing

Eynat K: "I light this candle to honor the victims of the October 7th ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Their lives were taken, but their spirits remain with us. May their memories be a blessing, and may we find strength and unity as we remember them together๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ’™"

Warren and Sheila: "In memory of the victims and hostages of October 6. Am Yisroael Chai"

Bonnie M.: Proud to be Jewish. Those murdered & injured will always be remembered. Soldiers, please stay safe!

Leora: May their memories forever be a blessing. Bring them home now! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿฉท

Lisa Brisebois: May their memories be a blessing.

Ian: The murdered and violated will always be remembered. May the hostages be returned to the love & safety of their families and homes, without delay.

David K: My thoughts are with the families of the victims. May their memories be a blessing.

Diane Blumberger: We are praying for you and your family

Jasmine: May their memory forever be a blessing. We stand with Israel! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค

CC: ๐Ÿ’™

Ceci Weiss: "Baruch Dayan HaEmet Am Yisrael Chai ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽ—๏ธ"

Molly: Praying for Israel. โค๏ธ

Yael: Am Israel Chai๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™

Carol: Praying for all the people who were murdered, injured and held hostage. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Liel Stern: With you always ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ’™

Ephraim: With a heavy heart, I mourn those we lost. Am Yisrael Chai.

Barak: Our thoughts are with the families of the hostages. May they come home soon ๐Ÿ’™

Laura H: Praying for all the families and victims ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ’”

Izzi and Sami: Am Yisrael Chai!

Anonymous: May their memories forever be a blessing ๐Ÿ™

Emma: With a heavy heart, I pray for all the victims of October 7. Am Israel Chai

To leave your message and light a virtual candle, please click here.

Access the October 7th Memorial Web App


The October 7th Memorial web app is designed to enhance your event experience. Follow along with the program, view song lyrics, learn about speakers, and share your thoughts by lighting a virtual candle or writing a reflection.

How to Use the Web App

  • Follow the Program: Access the full program schedule and speaker information directly from the app.
  • Participate Interactively: Use the app to light a virtual candle or share your reflections in memory of those who were lost.
  • Get Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with notifications and updates about the event.

Need Help?

If you have any issues using the web app, please contact our support team at yvainshtein@ujafed.org.


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