OT Stands with Israel
October 7: Gathering and Belonging
Throughout the month of October the Jewish community will come together, in person and online, to observe the first anniversary of October 7th. Below you will find a list of many ways you can join others to mark and gather.
And as we think about the anniversary of October 7th, we invite you to listen to Rabbi Kalender's reflections this from his first Shabbat upon his return from Israel.
Marking October 7th: An Evening of Remembrance, Resilience, and Hope for a Brighter Future,
Click here to see a recording of this event
Echoes of Remembrance: An Evening of Art and Storytelling, Sunday, October 27, 6:30 PM at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031
October 7th, as marked on the Jewish calendar, is commemorated two days after Sukkot, on the 27th day of Tishrei, when Oct 7th happened last year. “Echoes of Remembrance” is designed to bring us closer to the events of October 7th through storytelling, music, and culinary arts. Please join us as we hear from survivors about heroic acts performed that day and about the personal toll they continue to work through. May we draw strength from their resilience.
Opportunities for Israel Experiences
Chidush Israel with USY, December 24-January 2. USY’s first Winter break Mission to Israel for current 9th to 12th graders. Join participants from across North America as we explore post Oct 7th Israel, visit the Nova Festival Site, have volunteer opportunities and show your solidarity for our brothers and sisters in Israel. This will not be your typical trip to Israel but will focus on post October 7th Israel. Make new friends, volunteer doing meaningful work, participate in awesome evening activities, visit the Museum of Tolerance and more. It will be an unforgettable 8 days. Click here for more information
Winter Missions with Israel Food Rescue, November 24th - December 1st, December 22nd - December 29th, or December 29th - January 5th. Thanks to a generous grant from Jewish Federations of North America, Mosaic United, and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, IFR is now offering three winter missions AT NO COST for ages 16 - 40. Click here for more information
JNF Israel Missions, dates throughout 2024-2025. Jewish National Fund-USA is currently running much-needed volunteer missions in Israel for variety of ages and groups, from teens to adults. JNF-USA Volunteer in Israel Missions are your opportunity to build Israel now and make a difference for the future. Rebuild communities with us by planting, cleaning, painting, and repairing to prepare them for returning evacuees. Click here for more information
Messages on Israel
We're Bringing Israel to Fairfax...Meet the Shinshiniot! (Tuesday, June 18)
Israel March on the Mall April 7 (Wednesday, April 3)
Rosh Chodesh Adar II (Sunday, March 10)
Bring them Home March on the Mall (Friday, March 1)
A Conversation with Rabbi Kalender (Monday, December 18)
Rabbi Kalender's Sermon (Saturday, December 16)
Heroines & Heroes of Light at the Pozez JCC (Friday, December 8)
Rabbi Bedo's Chayei Sarah D'var Torah and the March for Israel (Sunday, November 12)
Time Sensitive: Israel Rally Wristbands (Thursday, November 9)
March for Israel Information (Wednesday, November 8)
What Can I Do? (Tuesday, November 7)
Israeli Embassy Minister Noach Hacker's Address (Thursday, October 26)
Rabbi Kalender's Noach D'var Torah (Saturday, October 21)
Prayers for Israel (Tuesday, October 17)
Security Update from OT President Michelle Pearlstein (Monday, October 16)
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan (Saturday, October 14)
Rabbi Bedo's Bereishit D'var Torah (Saturday, October 14)
Northern Virginia Together for Israel event recording (Thursday, October 12)
The Importance of Being Together (Thursday, October 12)
The Voices of Our Shlichim (Wednesday, October 11)
A Message from Rabbi Kalender and Rabbi Bedo (Sunday, October 8)
Where to Learn More
Understanding What Happened
IAC Israel Under Attack Fact Sheet
Times of Israel Events Explainer
Unpacked Israel at War Resource Page
Talking to Our Children
Kveller's Guide to How to Talk to Kids About What's Happening in Israel
Mental Health Resources
JSSA J-Caring Mental Health Hotline
Additional Resources
Northern Virginia Together for Israel event recording
Jewish Book Council Israeli Authors and Authors in Israel Testimonials
Information about the Hostages from OT
Additional Support for Israel
Visit the Jewish Treasures Judaica Shop to peruse our extensive collection of items from Israel. We are proud to support products from Israel and Israeli-owned businesses. You can find everything from ritual items to home decor to jewelry from Israel right here at Jewish Treasures.
KosherWine.com has an extensive array of Israeli wines to help you support Israeli businesses. Shop using OT's reference link (bit.ly/OTkosherwine) and JCommerce will donate 2% of your total order to Olam Tikvah.
