October 7

Three Years Since October 7

Three years have passed since the October 7 massacre, since that day of Simchat Torah, the Jewish holiday that marks the end of the Torah reading cycle, the conclusion of the fall holidays, and the beginning of a new cycle and a return to the routines of a new year.

That sense of routine was shattered on October 7. In the three years since, we have lived through the massacre and ongoing wars, years of waiting and hoping for the return of the hostages, missiles over Israel, a dramatic rise in antisemitism, and growing tension and polarization within our own American society.

As we mark three years since that terrible day, we invite you to join the JCC community and our larger community for a series of events to remember, reflect, learn, and explore the ongoing impact of October 7 on Israel, the Jewish people, and our own community.

October 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Beth David Reform Congregation

An Evening with Polyphony

Join Polyphony’s ensemble of Arab and Jewish musicians from Israel, together with Director Nabeel Abboud-Ashkar, for an intimate evening of chamber music and conversation about music, shared purpose, and the possibilities that emerge when artistic excellence, empathy, and human dignity become a common language.

$36 Tickets. Registration required here

October 7, 2026 | 6–8:30 PM | Lower Merion

Remember, Rise, Rebuild

A community gathering marking three years since October 7. The evening will include exhibition, programming, remembrance, and opportunities for reflection as we come together to honor those we lost and recognize the resilience of our community.

Free event. Registration required here

October 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Find Me, Ok?

A documentary telling the story of Eden Yerushalmi z”l and those who loved her, offering an intimate perspective on October 7, captivity, loss, and the lives forever changed by that day.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Yula Gidron and Nova survivor Arbel Ashkenazi.

Registration required here

October 10, 2026 | 8 PM | Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El

Safe Room

A documentary exploring October 7 through a deeply personal lens, examining the experiences and choices of people caught in an unimaginable reality and the ways that day continues to shape their lives.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Haley Geffen.

Registration required here

October 22, 2026 | 7 PM | Kaiserman JCC

Between the 7th and the 27th: Understanding the Israeli Elections

October 7 changed Israeli society and politics in profound ways. What will that mean at the ballot box?

Come together for an evening of learning and curiosity with our Senior Israeli Shaliach, Niv Sadeh, who will share his thoughts and analysis just five days before the Israeli elections.