October 7, 2024, will mark one year since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel, murdering more than 1,200 people, kidnapping more than 250 others, and unleashing alarming rates of antisemitism, and changing our lives forever.
What hasn’t changed is our Jewish community’s undeniable strength and resilience.
For More Info
- Contact JEWISHcolorado Shlicha Nelly Ben Tal at nbental@jewishcolorado.org or Israel & Overseas Center Manager Noa Notrika at nnotrika@jewishcolorado.org.
- Explore October 7 community events
- See the information and resources listed on this page
From Darkness to Light: MeChoshech L’Or
Join JEWISHcolorado and over 30 partner organizations for a community-wide gathering to mark this moment, to be inspired, and look toward a brighter future together. Our guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Noam Weissman, Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media (Unpacked).
October 7 Commemoration Events Across Colorado
September Events
- September 25, 11:00 am – One Year Since October 7: How to Talk with Your Teen Grandchildren by The Jewish Education Project
- September 29, 3:00 pm – In Memory and in Hope – A Global Reform Movement Commemoration of October 7th
October 6
- October 6, 1:00 pm – Run For Their Lives Boulder Walk and Hope4Hostages Gathering by Run For Their Lives
- October 6, 3:30 pm – October 7 Memorial Event by Chabad Denver North
- October 6, 6:00 pm – A Year in Poetry: Marking the Anniversary of October 7 by Hartman Institute
- October 6, 7:00 pm – Memorial Service and Discussion by Congregation Beth Evergreen
- October 6, 7:00 pm – Remembering the Darkness Rising with Hope by IAC
October 7
- October 7, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm [VIRTUAL] – October 7 Walk at Hostages Square by Boulder JCC
- October 7, 12:00 pm – One Year Later: Remembering October 7 by The Jewish Agency
- October 7, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – An October 7 Commemoration Family Program by Denver JCC
- October 7, 5:00 – 6:00 pm – October 7 Commemoration (Aspen) by Aspen Jewish Congregation, Neshamah Center and Chabad Aspen
- October 7, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm – October 7 Commemoration by Boulder JCC
- October 7, 7:00 – 9:00 PM – 10/7 Commemoration: From Darkness to Light – MeChoshech L’Or by JEWISHcolorado and partner organizations
- October 7, 7:00 pm – From Darkness to Light by Temple Shalom in Colorado Springs
- October 7, 7:00 pm – CU Boulder’s October 7 Memorial by CU Boulder Hillel and Chabad on Campus at CU
October 8
- October 8, 11:00 am – Israel At War, On Year Later by JDC
- October 8 – IDF from Israel by FIDF Denver
October 9
- October 9 – IDF from Israel in Boulder by FIDF Denver
October 10
- October 10, 2:00 pm – One Year After: Reflections on the Impact of October 7th by Valley Beit Midrash and BHM-BJ
Don’t see your community event listed? Submit it to the Community Calendar or contact webmanager@jewishcolorado.org.
Explore resources dedicated to October 7th and find useful information, powerful stories, and art.
Information About October 7th
The essential guide to October 7th and its aftermath
See this site which shows a map of the October 7 massacre with a red dot for every person killed and a black dot for every person abducted by Hamas.
Read testimonies from October 7th survivors, and watch testimonies collected by USC Shoah Foundation.
Explore JFNA guide and resources on how to commemorate October 7th.
The Shalom Hartman Institute offers these resources to help us remember, reflect, and hope for a better year ahead: Memory & Hope: October 7, One Year Later
Here you can read the Librarians project: Life on the Border: A Tribute to the Communities of the Gaza Border Region
Art Related to October 7th
Read and book an online tour in the ANU Museum exhibition: “October Seventh”, examining how Israeli culture reacts to the war.
Here you can watch The ‘Humans of October 7th’ project. It’s an ongoing project that brings to light the human stories of the unique Israelis who stood up against terrorism.
Explore and read about the art of “Shoshke” which is painting the hostages and different events since October 7th.
Read “Poems of October 7th,” a project of Poetry Place in collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For Educators and Professionals
The Jewish Education Project: Commemorating October 7th with Our Learners
The Jewish Education Project: Marking the One-Year Anniversary of October 7th: Resources for K-12 Educators Webinar
Moving Traditions webinar: Commemorating October 7th with Teens
The National Library of Israel: Educational Materials
Pardes Institute: One Year On: Helping Jewish Educators Prepare for the Upcoming Holiday Season and October 7 Anniversary
Pardes, M2, and The Jewish Education Project: Resources About Grief, Resilience, and Hope
Prizmah: October 7th School Commemoration Resources
Unpacked for Educators: October 7 Anniversary
For Mental Health
Blue Dove Foundation and BeWell: ‘Commemorating October 7: Creating Space During the Chaggim’
Blue Dove Foundation and BeWell: Commemorating 10/7 Resources
Jewish Women International: Treating survivors with sensitivity: How to host thoughtful events about the sexual violence of 10/7
Watch and Listen
Play a Lamentation over Be’eri, written by Yagel Harush.
Explore songs by Project Heroes, dedicated to Israelis who were killed on October 7th and in the ensuing war.
Listen to Unpacking Israeli History by Noam Weissman episode: “From hostage tragedy to Be’eri loss, strength and a special conversation”, which shares an interview with Kibbutz Beeri resident Yarden Tzemach. Yarden and Noam discuss Kibbutz Beeri’s history and future while reflecting on what it means to rebuild.
Listen to Call me Back with Sam Harris – One Year Since October 7, an episode from a series by Dan Senor, in which in each conversation take a longer horizon perspective and look back at this past year and the year ahead.
Listen to Call me Back with Yossi Klein Halevi – One Year Since October 7.
Listen to Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer Special Episode: an interview with Sapir Cohen who was kidnapped on October 7th.
Watch the “Remembering in Real Time” webinar for ways to preserve collective memories by integrating them into everyday life.