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Local Jewish Community Honors The Heroes Of Israel Lost

On October 7 At A Special Commemoration On Sept. 26

In commemoration of the one-year milestone of October showcase the men, women
7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, more than 600 members and children whose stories are
of the local Jewish community came together at B’nai Torah told through the lyrics. The
Congregation to honor the heroes who saved lives, as terrorists audience learns their personal
invaded their homes, kibbutzim, and gathering places. stories – through their own
On September 26 a special program was produced by words, video and pictures – that
the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and its tie them to the moment when
partners that featured a moving performance by “Project they lose their lives because
Heroes,” prayers and song led by a coalition of local rabbis, they chose to save others.
and fellowship among friends and family. “As October 7th happened, I
“As the struggles of October 7 continue, I am awed and was in shock from the atrocities,
revitalized to look out at so many of you from throughout but also in shock from the
our beautiful, diverse Jewish community,” said Jill Rose, many heroic acts that took
Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach place that day. Ever since then,
County. “We come together tonight from across our varied I can’t stop myself from writing Stephanie Owitz, Cantor Magda Fishman, Rabbi David Steinhardt, Uri, Chen, Rabbi
backgrounds and practices, as we did a year ago – as one songs about our great heroes, Dan Levin, Rabbi Josh Broide, Rabbi Rony Keller, Rabbi David Baum, Rabbi Laila Haas
united community to remember, to pray and to stand strong. commemorating each one in
“Not a day goes by without remembering the tragedies and a special song, as each one of them represents the unique “Our community welcomed Gilad and Project Heroes
bravery of that fateful day. 1,181 innocent lives brutally lost; characters of Jewish heroism of all time,” Segev said. because we want to connect to the people behind the headlines,”
a nation changed forever. Tragedies and bravery that continue Event partners included The Judy and Allan Schuman said Dana Vizner, chief planning and allocations officer for the
each and every day a full year later.” Center for Israel Engagement, The Deborah and Larry D. Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. “Through tears,
Gilad Segev, CEO of Project Heroes (https://project- Silver Center for Jewish Engagement, The Adolph & Rose we see our brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers; we witness
heroes.co.il/en/), travels the world, sharing stories of the Levis Jewish Community Center, B’nai Torah Congregation, their bravery and their love; and we honor their memories with
heroism and courage demonstrated by countless Israelis on Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Shaarei Kodesh and respect and dignity. They will never be forgotten.”
October 7, through a multimedia and musical performance. Temple Beth El of Boca Raton. About The Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach
As his band plays original compositions, documentaries County (JFSPBC)
Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish
and social service organizations, synagogues, and schools
that provide valued services and programs to recipients in
South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world.
JFSPBC is also comprised of local residents, including lay
leadership, volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis,
educators, event participants and students. Situated on a 100-
acre campus in west Boca Raton – the largest in the nation
– JFSPBC supports more than 70 beneficiaries, engages with
more than 5,000 donors, and connects more than 130,000
residents. To learn more about how JFSPBC contributes to
a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit jewishboca.
org, jewishdelray.org, or call (561) 852-3100.
The audience waving glow sticks Photos by FANE Photo

Gilad Segev, CEO of Project Heroes

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