On October 7, we will mark one year since the horrific attacks in Israel with a #DAYOFYELLOW. Amid the fear and shock of that terrible day, 1,200 individuals were massacred, and another 250 were taken hostage. These are not mere numbers, but lives that were ended and families forever altered. Join us in honoring the people we lost and the hostages who remain in captivity. 🎗️
Here’s how you can show your support and make a difference:
ATTEND AN EVENT
Sunday, 10/6
- 4:00 p.m. @ JCCSF (San Francisco) Healing Through Art-Making: One Year Since Oct 7
- 4:00 p.m. @ JCC East Bay (Berkeley) 364 Remembering October 7th
- 4:00 p.m. @ Malka Productions (San Francisco) Reflecting Together: Gathering Strength One Year Since Oct 7, a guided workshop and memorial service for young Jewish professionals
- 6:30 p.m. @ Contra Costa JCC (Lafayette) A Service of Hope and Resilience
- 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. @ Walnut Park (Petaluma) Public memorial event with B’nai Israel Jewish Center, Congregation Shir Shalom and Congregation Shomrei Torah. No RSVP required.
Monday, 10/7
- All Day, All Are Welcome @ APJCC (Los Gatos) Marking One Year
- 11:00 a.m. @ San Jose State University South Tower Lawn (San Jose) Peace Takes Flight
- 1:00 p.m. @ Seawolf Plaza at Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park) Hillel of Sonoma County Vigil Memorial Ceremony
- 6:30 p.m. @ Beth Jacob Congregation (Oakland) Memorial and Musical Selichot Service
- 7:00 p.m. @ Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael) An Evening of Remembrance and Hope
- 7:00 p.m. @ Oshman Family JCC (Palo Alto) An Evening of Remembrance and Hope
- 7:00 p.m. @ Peninsula JCC (Foster City) An Evening of Gathering: Reflections on October 7th
- 7:00 p.m. @ Congregation Emanu-El (San Francisco) October 7 Yizkor Memorial Service
- 7:00 p.m. @ Address Provided after Registration (Berkeley) Community Commemoration with Congregation Netivot Shalom, Congregation Beth Israel, Jewish Coalition of Berkeley and others
WEAR YELLOW
Please wear yellow on the day and to any events. This can be as small as a yellow ribbon or even by simply carrying yellow flowers, anything to commemorate the occasion and show your solidarity with the hostages.
SOCIAL MEDIA
On October 7 we ask that you consider these three steps to raise awareness about the anniversary:
- Change your profile pic to a yellow square or a photo of you wearing yellow.
- Place a yellow ribbon emoji in your bio. You can copy/paste this one: 🎗️*
- Share a #DAYOFYELLOW post about the day. This can be as simple as a yellow image or a photograph of yellow flowers. Include some memorial language (see suggestion below).
Suggested language: Today we mourn each and every life taken on October 7, 2023. May their memories be for a blessing. As we move into an uncertain future, praying for the return of the hostages, let us find strength in each other. Learn how you can join #DayofYellow and honor the victims here: https://jcrc.org/blog/
*Note: emoji may display differently for different operating systems
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ABOUT ISRAEL
From the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to how to talk to your children about the conflict, here is a list of community resources to better understand and support Israel.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
ADL, AJC, JFCS Holocaust Center, and Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund
