Commemorations on October 7
One week from today, the Jewish world will commemorate the tragic events in Israel on October 7, 2023, following Hamas’s invasion, resulting in the brutal, sadistic murder of 1200 people in southern Israel and the capture of 251 hostages.
Graves of Kibbutz Be’eri residents whom Hamas terrorists murdered on Oct. 7, at Kibbutz Revivim, south of Beersheva, Nov. 15, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Here is what is happening in Australia
SYDNEY
October 6
Time: 7:00pm
SONGS OF HOPE, SHIR
Partnered with Shalom and NSW Jewish Board of Deputies.
SHIR Australian Jewish Music Festival (previously Shir Madness) presents Songs of Hope, an evening of music to unite, inspire and uplift our community. This an opportunity for our entire kehillah to engage with deeply powerful Jewish music as a vehicle through which to mourn, reflect on the past year, find catharsis and emerge galvanised.
Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/songs-of-hope-n8ysqnh5?
Be’eri’s dental clinic, where Gil Buyum, Shachar Zemach, Eitan Hadad, Amit Man and Dr. Daniel Levi Ludmir (pictured in the banner) were murdered by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, July 22, 2024. Credit: Amelie Botbol.
October 7 –
GLOBAL COMMEMORATION OF OCTOBER 7 ATTACK
Time: 6:29am
Presented by StandWithUs Australia
Eastern Suburbs venue
This event will bring together individuals, community leaders, and supporters to remember those who lost their lives, recognise the resilience of survivors, and confront the challenges facing Jewish communities worldwide. The brief event will feature speeches by politicians from all tiers of government, prayers and music. All members of the public are invited to join this important gathering, which provides an opportunity to reflect on the past, confront the challenges of the present, and commit to building a future free from hatred and intolerance.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/october-7-community-memorial-and-prayer-gathering
A Hamas terrorist and Palestinian civilian accomplices enter Kibbutz Be’eri to murder, rape and torture Jews, on Oct. 7, 2023. Source: Kibbutz Be’eri security camera.
UNITED TOGETHER | COMMUNITY COMMEMORATION
Time: 7:10pm – 8:45pm
Presented by Zionist Council of NSW & NSW Jewish Board of Deputies
Eastern Suburbs venue
The Zionist Council of NSW & NSW Jewish Board of Deputies extend a heartfelt invitation to the NSW community to come together for the one-year anniversary of the atrocities taken place on October 7, 2023.
Together, we will mourn the lives lost and honour our community who united together. Your presence will be a source of comfort and solidarity, as we reflect on the profound significance of this day.
After the event proceedings, we invite you to join us for tea and coffee. This will be a time to connect and reflect.
Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/oct-7-united-together
Shani Louk, an Israeli-German citizen murdered by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Credit: Courtesy of Nissim Louk.
October 9
Screening of “We Will Dance Again”
Time: 6:30 – 8
Anat Meir mourns near the grave of her husband, Sayeret Matkal soldier David Meir, who was killed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 at the battle on Kibbutz Be’eri, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on July 9, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Presented by UIA NSW
This film is a minute-by-minute retelling of the Supernova Music Festival Massacre, which took place on October 7. It is a stark portrayal of the experiences of those who survived and those who didn’t. The film meticulously reconstructs the events, capturing the raw emotions and heroism that emerged.
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/we-will-dance-again
MELBOURNE
October 7
Illuminate October
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Presented by Zionism Victoria and Habayit
Illuminate October is a global initiative launched by Zionism Victoria and Habayit and supported by the Zionist Federation of Australia and UIA, to remember and honour those who lost their lives on 7 October 2023.
B’nai B’rith is one of the supporting organisations. Their members and friends have created lanterns for 18 victims from Kibbitz Nir Oz, where a cousin of one of their members was kidnapped and later released. In addition, on 6 October B’nai B’rith have their annual memorial service at which they remember B’nai B’rith members who have passed away. This year there will also be a section of this service dedicated to the victims of 7 October, along with prayers for the hostages.
The venue, which features a number of installations, opens at 5.30pm.
The commemoration commences at 7pm.
As well as featuring the Lantern Walk Of Light, the event will include projections, reflections, prayers and communal singing.
This is a family-friendly event.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/illuminate-october
The previously unseen images show the five female hostages shortly after their abduction from the Israel Defense Forces’ Nahal Oz base on Oct. 7.
On Monday 7 October, the Jewish Museum of Australia (JMA) will open its doors for free from 10am-2pm. JMA invite the community to come together, hold space for one another and find connection in a place of reflection and hope. They invite the community to come and visit their Wall of Hope to leave a note of encouragement, solidarity or remembrance as all collectively build resilience, unity and the hope of a better tomorrow.
Queensland
BRISBANE
There will be a communal commemoration.
We Will Dance Again🎗Brisbane
Sun, 6 Oct, 6pm – 7 Oct, 12am AEST
Presented by: Zionist Council QLD
Exactly one year after… We will dance again 🎗
This event is an electronic music (psytrance) dance party and it will be very loud. No seating area.
Tickets will NOT be available to purchase at the door. Attendees must purchase tickets online, prior to the event.
** This is a private closed event. For our safety, please do not share these event details outside of our community and do not share publicly on social media.
For more info – [email protected]
GOLD COAST
Contact synagogues for details of commemorations.
ADELAIDE
7th October
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Presented by: The Jewish Community Council of South Australia
The Adelaide Jewish and Israeli community and friends of our community are invited to come together in solidarity to grieve and demonstrate support of our local community members impacted by the war in Israel.
Registration required. Numbers are limited.
This is not a protest. This is an event for the Jewish community and people directly impacted by the 7th of October.
The event location will be provided to registered attendees 48 hours prior to the event.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/7th-october-adelaide-community-memorial-jewish-community-council-of-sa
PERTH
October 7 Community Commemoration
Mon, 7 Oct, 4:45pm – 7:15pm AWST
Venue: To be announced
Presented by: State Zionist Council of WA
Event description
A year on, Israel continues to fight a war against darkness and evil and to bring our 101 hostages home. The community is invited to join together on the first anniversary of the October 7 Attack. We will remember and honour the victims and hostages, and we will continue to pray for peace and for the release of the hostages. Fight the darkness and spread the light!
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/october-7-community-commemoration
