An Evening of Remembrance
& Hope.
Monday, October 7 | 7:00 p.m.
Wang Theatre
270 Tremont Street, Boston
We proudly stand in solidarity with our partner, the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS). #StandUpToJewishHate
On October 7, we woke up to a different world.
Hamas waged a terror attack on Israel, killing over 1,200 Israelis and taking more than 250 hostage — the greatest atrocities committed against Jews since the Holocaust. Today, over 100 hostages are still missing, including the bodies of those who died in captivity.
Amid ongoing heartache and devastation, CJP — alongside the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, the Israeli-American Council (IAC), the Consulate General of Israel to New England, and synagogues and partners across Greater Boston — invites you and our entire community to commemorate the first anniversary of October 7 together.
The traumas of this past year have impacted each one of us differently and we don’t know what will unfold between now, October 7, and even beyond. But this evening will give us the opportunity to be with one another, and to grieve as a community.
The event will feature stories from those most directly affected on or by October 7, music to heal our souls, inspiring speakers to remind us of the resilient spirit of Israel and Israelis, and opportunities to mourn, honor survivors and heroes, and fill one another with strength and hope for our collective future.
Tickets are non-transferable and seating is general admission/first come, first served. IDs will be required to enter the event. You must register to get a ticket.
If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please contact us.
Co-sponsor partners:
2Life Communities • Action PSJ • ADL New England • AJC New England
Boston Jewish Film, Inc. • Camp Yavneh • Center Makor
Community Hevra Kadisha of Greater Boston • Congregation Dorshei Tzedek
Congregation Kehillath Israel • Congregation Shaarei Tefillah • Epstein Hillel School
Facing History & Ourselves • Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement (FAAM)
FIDF New England Region • Gateways: Access to Jewish Education • Hadassah Northeast
Hebrew College • Hebrew SeniorLife • Hillel Council of New England • Honeymoon Israel
Israel Policy Forum • JCC Greater Boston • Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters
Jewish Community Day School • Jewish National Fund • Jewish Vocational Service Boston
Lappin Foundation • MetroWest Jewish Day School
Office of the Chaplain of the City of Boston • Repair the World Boston
Schechter Boston • StandWithUs • Striar Hebrew Academy • TBZ Brookline
Temple Ahavat Achim • Temple Aliyah • Temple Beth Am • Temple Beth Avodah
Temple Beth Elohim • Temple Beth Israel • Temple Beth Shalom Needham
Temple Emanuel • Temple Emunah • Temple Isaiah • Temple Israel of Boston
Temple Israel of Natick • Temple Israel of Sharon • Temple Ner Tamid of the North Shore
Temple Ohabei Shalom • Temple Sinai of Brookline • Temple Shalom of Newton
Temple Shir Tikva • The Boston Synagogue • The Rashi School • TribeTalk
United Hatzalah • Walnut Street Synagogue • Zvhil-Mezbuz Beis Medrash
If your organization is interested in becoming a co-sponsor, please reach out to us.
How much are tickets?
This event is free. However, tickets are limited, non-transferable, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must register for a ticket. At this time, we do not expect walk-ins to be possible, but we will keep this page and information on the event up to date.
How long is this event?
The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will run for approximately 90 minutes.
Where will I be seated?
The majority of the seating in the theatre is first-come, first-served. Please contact us for seating accommodations.
Is this event accessible?
Yes, we can accommodate physical limitations; please let us know in advance if you need special accommodations.
What can I expect from the program?
While the reverberations of October 7 continue to be deeply felt across our community, this event will focus on remembrance of the events of that day, highlighting those lost, those taken hostage and those heroes who did everything they could to save so many.
Is this event suitable for children?
The event is open to all ages, but some material may be difficult for young children and will be geared toward an adult audience. The event will feature firsthand accounts from individuals who witnessed the events of October 7, including NOVA attendees, soldiers, first responders, etc. It will also focus on remembering those who died on October 7 and on hostages still in Gaza as well as those who were killed in captivity. As children have different levels of knowledge and comfort, we are not stipulating a minimum age of attendees, but rather, ask parents/guardians to decide based on what they believe will be appropriate for their children.
Will there be security?
Yes, there will be security guards at the event, and we will be asking registrants to bring IDs. You will need to pass through a metal detector to come into the event, and bags will be subject to search.
What can I bring?
We ask that you bring as little as possible, prioritizing small bags to make security move faster. Water bottles are permitted. Please do not bring flags or signs.
Where can I park?
The Wang Theater has a page where they specify parking options. Included on this list are:
- 200 Stuart Street Garage
- 660 Washington Street Garage
- Boston Common Theater District Garage, located at 47 Boylston Street
What if I’m taking public transportation?
The most convenient MBTA stops to the Boch Center Wang Theatre are the Orange Line/Tufts Medical Center stop and the Green Line/Boylston Street stop. Both are located one block away from the theatres. The Red Line/Park Street stop is five blocks north of the theatres on Tremont Street.
Are there any ways to come as a group?
Please check back here soon — we hope to make some community buses available.
Will there be food available at the event?
We will not be serving food or drink at the event.
Will this event be recorded?
Yes, we are planning to record. Whether or not we are livestreaming the event is TBD.