In the days ahead, Jewish communities around the world, including here in the Bay Area, will hold memorials and commemorations for the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. We invite you to join any of the below memorials across the Bay Area.
Sunday, October 5
JRIDERS: Riding for Them with JCC Contra Costa
Community solidarity bike ride in honor of the hostages, victims, and fallen soldiers
Walnut Creek, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bring Them Home Now Flag Waving – Lafayette
Flag, banner, and sign waving in honor of the hostages
El Curtola Blvd. SR 24 Overpass, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
No registration required
Bring Them Home Now Flag Waving – Berkeley
Flag, banner, and sign waving in honor of the hostages
University Ave. I-580 Overpass, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No registration required
An Evening of Remembrance – Palo Alto
Remembrance ceremony, moving art installations, and photographic exhibits
Oshman Family JCC, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cosponsored by: JCRC Bay Area, AJC Northern California, Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, Hausner Jewish Day School, Jewish Federation Bay Area, Peninsula Jewish Community Center, StandWithUs Northern California, World Zionist Organization
October 7 Commemoration with Oakland Jewish Alliance
Community vigil for the Greater Oakland Area
Oakland, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cosponsored by: JCRC Bay Area, ADL Central Pacific, AJC Northern California, Beth Jacob Congregation, Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, East Bay JCC, The Jewish Community of Piedmont, Jewish Federation Bay Area, Temple Beth Abraham, Temple Sinai
Temple Isaiah’s Evening of Remembrance – Lafayette
An evening of prayer, moments of silence and uplifting stories of resilience
Temple Isaiah, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Community Commemoration with the Consulate of Israel & Russian-speaking Jewish Community – San Francisco
Addresses by community leaders, candle lighting, and prayers for the hostages
San Francisco, 7:30 p.m.
Cosponsored by: JCRC Bay Area, ADL Central Pacific, AJC Northern California, Beth Jacob Congregation, Congregation Adath Israel, Congregation Anshey Sfaard, Congregation Chevra Thilim, Congregation Sha’ar Zahav, Israel Bonds, Israeli American Council, Jewish Federation Bay Area, JIMENA, Moishe House, SF Jewish Young Adults Network, StandWithUs Northern California, Temple Beth Abraham
Tuesday, October 7
LIVE: National Memorial Ceremony Streaming – Online
Watch Israel’s National Memorial Ceremony for 10/7 with AID Coalition, UnXeptable, DID, Support Israel Today and United for Israel Europe
Online, 11:30 a.m. PST | 9:30 p.m. Israel Time
Bring Them Home Now Flag Waving – Rohnert Park
Flag, banner, and sign waving in honor of the hostages
Rohnert Park Expressway Hwy 101 Overpass, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
No registration required
National Memorial Ceremony Screening – Los Gatos
An in-person screening of Israel’s large-scale memorial ceremony led by the families of 10/7
Congregation Shir Hadash, 6:30 p.m.
Congregation Emanu-El Yizkor Service – San Francisco
A special Yizkor service to honor the memory of those whose lives were lost
Congregation Emanu-El, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Congregation Rodef Sholom and Kol Shofar Commemoration – San Rafael
Prayer, song, and art to mourn those we have lost and those who remain in captivity
Congregation Rodef Sholom, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Healdsburg Community Commemoration
Prayer for the release of the hostages and fulfilling the mitzvot of the lulav and etrog
Gazebo at Healdsburg Plaza, 7:00 p.m.
No registration required.
Thursday, October 9
One Tribe One Star Community Sukkot + Commemoration – Palo Alto
Gather to remember those lost, embrace renewal, affirm hope and celebrate Sukkot (mobile sukkah on site)
Place Heritage Park – Palo Alto, 5:30 p.m.
No registration required.
Sunday, October 12
Heroes Commemoration Concert – San Rafael
Israeli singer-songwriter Gilad Segev will present a visual and moving journey that transforms October 7 remembrance into hope
Osher Marin JCC, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16
740: Remembering October 7th – Berkeley
An evening of song, prayer, reflection, therapeutic art, and community
JCC East Bay, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cosponsored by: JCRC Bay Area, Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Jewish Coalition of Berkeley, JCC Association, MODA
“The New Jew: Days of War” Film Screening & Discussion – San Jose
Film screening as part of Never Again Is Now: Holocaust Cinema & the Fight Against Hate series, sponsored by Jewish Silicon Valley and the Guggenheim Family Trust
3Below Theaters, 7:00 p.m.
