October 7: Reflections, Commemoration and Hope
UPJ Co-President Danny Hochberg wrote: As we prepare to commemorate October 7, in our communities, we will reflect on a year that has changed forever, both in Israel and the situation of Jews worldwide. So momentous was the chasm, that it is now common to divide our understanding of the world into pre- and -post October 7. The UPJ has prepared a special commemorative e-newsletter “October 7: Reflections, Commemoration and Hope” featuring essays and reflections from members of the UPJ Progressive community.
Artwork: “Light in the Darkness” by Maureen Barten. The past year has held so much darkness – but even in all of it – we – as a people – always hold hope; always find the light.
Click on the links below to read the submissions.
Reflection by ARC Chair Rabbi Allison Conyer
Reflection by Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio OAM
Reflection by Rabbi Stanton M Zamek
“The story of Emanuel Students and Daniel Kashavchuk” Reflection by Emanuel School Madrichim
Reflection by Year 10 Student at TKDS Noah Fleiszig
Reflection by Netzer Shlicha Hadar Lev-Tzori
“From the Miklat (bomb shelter)” Reflection by Netzer Shnatties
Reflection by Solidarity Mission to Israel participant Daniel Pedroso