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A SWF Online Commemoration of October 7th

Mon, Oct 07

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SWF Commemoration of October 7th

Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:30 to 8:30 Poetry, Prayers, and Music in Memory of the Victims and in Support of the Surviving Hostages of October 7th

A SWF Online Commemoration of October 7th
A SWF Online Commemoration of October 7th

Time & Location

Oct 07, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT

SWF Commemoration of October 7th

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About the event

Our commemoration of October 7th will share poignant poems from a newly published book, Shivah. of described below. In addition, this hour-long memorial will include Hebrew and English songs, traditional prayers including Kaddish. The memorial will be led by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg who invites participants to volunteer to read poems and chant prayers. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link in the confirmation letter.


Those living in Albuquerque may also attend an in-person community program at the JCC from 6-7. Go to the SWF website to register: www.shabbatwithfriends.org.


Here is a short description of Shivah.

In the months following the horrors of October 7th, Israelis wrote poems to express the nation’s feelings and emotions. Well-known poets alongside new fresh voices appeared daily on social media and in the literary supplements of daily papers. They described the inability to speak; they gave voice to choked tears, rage and despair.…

Registration closes Oct 07, 2024, 8:30 PM MDT

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