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ct. 7, 2023, was a day of 
tragedy for the Jewish 
people around the world. 
On Oct. 7, 2024, the Jewish people 
will be doing everything they can to 
make it a day of hope and unity — 
including right here in Detroit. 
The Michigan Board of Rabbis, 
Michigan Board of Cantors and 
the Jewish Federation of Detroit 
are teaming up for a one-year 
commemoration event of the 
deadliest day in Israel’s history. 
The event, which takes place on 

Monday, Oct. 7, from 7-8 p.m., 
invites the entire community to join 
together and honor the resilience, 
hope and unity of the Jewish people, 
while remembering the spirit and 
vitality of the bright lights lost.
“The community will gather to 
mark the terrible tragedies of Oct. 
7 and to share in solidarity, prayer 
and hope as we reflect on this last 
year,” says Rabbi Aaron Starr of 
Congregation Shaarey Zedek. “We 
will hear testimonials, offer memorial 
prayers, listen to the stories of 

survivors, mourn the victims, raise 
our voices in song and reflect on the 
impact of the last 12 months.”
The event will be at a central 
location, to be shared prior to the 
event. Pre-registration is mandatory. 
Seating is limited, and there will be 
no walk-ins allowed. Register now 
at http://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/
Oct7. 
The event is suitable for children 
and adults ages 13+. 
Organizers are committed to the 

safety of the community and will be 
providing comprehensive security 
measures for this event. 
“
As one Jewish family, we will 
mourn together and memorialize 
together,” Rabbi Starr says. “We 
will bear witness, and we will offer 
comfort to those in need. We will 
show our solidarity with Israel and 
with each other. In coming together 
as one community, we remember 
that we are stronger and safer 
together.” 

The event will be at a central location 
to be shared prior to the event. 
Pre-registration is mandatory. 

Oct. 7 One-Year 
Commemoration Event 

DANNY SCHWARTZ SENIOR STAFF REPORTER

