Our hearts go out to the families of the 6 hostages whose bodies were found today, murdered by Hamas in Rafah, Gaza. The 6 were kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on 7 October. We mourn with the people of Israel and global Jewry.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23
Eden Yerushalmi, 24
Carmel Gat, 40
Almog Sarusi, 27
Alex Lubnov, 32
Ori Danino, 25
May their memories be a blessing and may their loved ones find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Jewish community in South Africa marks October 7 attack. Wendy Kahn, national director, SAJBD interviewed on SABC
On October 6 & 7, the South African Jewish community came together to reflect on the Hamas attack against Israel last year on October 7. Then, Hamas brutally killed, raped, burnt, murdered and kidnapped innocent Israeli civilians, leaving over 1 200 dead.
Our various community organisations united to put together a powerful memorial space, October 7 Square, in which we could express the day’s meaning and impact through our eyes. The exhibition was open to the public from 12h00 to 19h00 and concluded with a vigil from the youth movement. The “square” was well-attended and appreciated by the community.
Message from Wendy Kahn, national director for Rosh Hashanah 5785