Marking October 7
Three Years Later
On October 7, 2023, the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust forever changed our community in Israel and around the world. That day continues to shape us—through hope, through resilience, and through a renewed commitment to one another. This October, Federation and partners across Greater Washington invite you to honor this moment through community gatherings, ritual, remembrance, and action.
Find what speaks to you:
Supporting recovery, resilience, and long-term healing
Remember together through music, stories, food, and community.
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Microgrants to Mark October 7
As the third anniversary of the October 7 attack approaches, Federation is offering microgrants of up to $1,000 to help local Jewish organizations create meaningful opportunities for remembrance, reflection, learning, and community connection. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so organizations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We invite individuals and organizations to use the following materials as you mark this moment in ways that feel meaningful to you. Whether at home or in community spaces, these resources are here to support remembrance, honor, and healing.
Visual & Literary Tributes
- “Poems of October 7th”: A collection from Poetry Place and Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Those We Have Lost: Biographies and tributes to the victims (Times of Israel)
Firsthand Accounts
- Eyewitness Testimonies: Survivors share their experiences of the attacks—bearing witness to horror, resilience, and hope.
Music & Performance
- Israeli Songs for Somber Moments: Including those written about October 7.
- Lamentation over Be’eri: A song by Yagel Harush.
- Listen to Project Heroes Songs: Music dedicated to victims of October 7 and the ensuing war.