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SUMMARY:Commemorating in Community – 10/7 Memorial Musical Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating in Community – 10/7 Memorial Musical Gathering\nThurs Oct 9th\n6pm – 8pm ET\nBROOKLYN | IN PERSON\n\n\nBK Communities are invited to a memorial gathering featuring HaShayara\, an ensemble of Israeli musicians. an evening of music and storytelling marking two years since October 7. In parallel\, children will take part in a creative art activity transforming toys into symbols of resilience and hope. \n\nMore information > \nRSVP >\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n5:00–6:00 PM – Pre-Teen Program (Ages 13–18):\nWings of Hope + Dinner\n6:00–6:30 PM – Open Doors and Exhibition:\n“Rebuilding Israel”\n6:30 PM – Main Gathering:\nA Musical Journey of Memory\, Hope\, and Faith with HaShayara – for adults and teens 14+\nIn Parallel – Children’s Program: Wings of Hope (Ages 3–13)\n8:00–8:30 PM – Light Refreshments in the Sukkah\n\n \nMain Gathering – Adults and Teens (Ages 14+)\nJoin us for a moving evening with HaShayara\, an ensemble of gifted Israeli musicians from the Galilee\, as they lead a journey of music and storytelling marking two years since October 7. The program will also feature local voices – cantors\, musicians\, and students from Brooklyn schools – coming together to create a meaningful ceremony that honors the victims\, strengthens communal solidarity\, and affirms the values they held dear.\n Get a taste of the HaShayara Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JsR71W1aU0\n \nParallel Children’s Program – Wings of Hope\nWhile adults and teens participate in the main ceremony and concert\, children ages 3–13 will enjoy an inspiring\, hands-on program upstairs. Wings of Hope is a global art initiative that transforms recycled toys into vibrant wings symbolizing resilience and hope. Through this creative activity\, children will connect to stories of courage and creativity from Israel in a way that is meaningful and age-appropriate.\nThe program will be led by Yifat Zazak-Dromi\, a member of Kibbutz Kfar Aza and survivor of the October 7 attack. Yifat\, a graphic designer and longtime Jewish Agency educator\, combines art\, education\, and community engagement. She created the Wings of Hope initiative in memory of her close friend Livnat Katz and her family\, who were murdered on October 7. Through this program\, Yifat brings creativity and connection to communities worldwide\, honoring their memory and fostering resilience.\n Learn more about the project: www.livnatswings.org/en\n \nPre-Teen Program (Ages 13–18)\nWe warmly invite youth from Brooklyn\, ages 13–18\, to arrive at 5:00 PM for a special pre-event program. They will hear Yifat Zazak-Dromi’s powerful story\, participate in a discussion and reflection session about October 7 with Lior Lekner\, the Brooklyn JAFI shlicha\, and learn about the Wings of Hope project. Dinner will be provided for teens registered for this program (limited spots available) before they join the main ceremony.\n \nWelcome Exhibition: Connecting Through Stories and Images\n Arrive early to experience the exhibition Rebuilding Israel – Humans of October 7th by Israeli photographer Erez Kaganovitz. This moving project combines portraits and personal stories that honor the victims\, survivors\, and heroes of October 7\, while highlighting the resilience and enduring spirit of Israeli society.\n \nToy Collection – Community Preparation for the Event\nAs we prepare for this meaningful gathering\, we invite you to join our Wings of Hope initiative by donating small toys that will be transformed into a powerful work of art – a symbol of resilience\, creativity\, and community spirit.\nWe are collecting: Small toys\, toy parts\, or even old/broken toys Preferably plastic or metal and easy to handle in size.\nHow to take part:\n Involve your child: talk with them about the project and go through toys together to choose items no longer needed or used.\nDrop-off points: participating schools and synagogues\n Collection deadline: Friday\, October 3\nFor more details\, please contact Lior Lekner – JAFI Shlicha at Liorl@jafi.org or the institution you are affiliated with.
URL:https://www.labshul.org/event/commemorating-in-community-10-7-memorial-musical-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,High Holy Days,Homepage,Israel/Palestine
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