October 7th Resources
As we near the one-year anniversary of October 7th, FJC has gathered a collection of resources and events to help your communities navigate and commemorate this time.
FJC Offering for Camps
IT HAS BEEN A YEAR: REFLECTING ON OCTOBER 7 WITH RABBI AVI ORLOW AND MARYN GORDON
Monday, October 7th | 1:00 PM EST
FJC is hosting an open space for camp professionals looking to connect and share feelings as we reflect on the anniversary of October 7. Hosted by Rabbi Avi Orlow, Scholar-in-Residence, and Maryn Gordon, Program Manager of Community Care.
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Event Planning & Communication Resources
October 7th Commemoration Ceremony Resource Kit
The October 7th Commemoration Ceremony Resource Kit, created by a dedicated team of Israel-based educators, is designed to help you facilitate a heartfelt and powerful ceremony.
The kit includes:
- Customizable readings, photos, and videos to personalize your ceremony.
- Step-by-step instructions to guide your community through the event.
- Discussion topics that encourage thoughtful conversations and deeper connections.
- A complete ceremony outline to ensure your program resonates with participants.
It is available for $90, with 100% of the proceeds going to the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization to support families impacted by loss. To learn more and order your resource kit, please click here.
SUPPORT JEWISH CAMP ALUM OMER NEUTRA
Omer is a former camper and staff at Ramah Nyack, Sprout Lake, Camp Tel Yehuda, and USY on Wheels who is currently being held hostage in Gaza.
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>> Ideas for Your Camp
EVERYONE COUNTS
An educational toolkit to inspire awareness to inspire sustained awareness and concrete action in response to the hostage situation from M2. >> Access the Toolkit
ASSORTED RESOURCES COMPILED BY JFNA >>Access the Resources
EULOGY BY RACHEL GOLDBERG POLIN >> Read More
SAMPLE CEREMONY FROM THE WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION >> Access the Resources
COMMEMORATING OCTOBER 7TH FROM THE LOOKSTEIN CENTER >> Access the Resources
PRIZMAH OCTOBER 7TH SCHOOL COMMEMORATION RESOURCES >> Access the Resources