DIY Community Memorial for October 7

Creating a memorial does not require an institution or a large budget. What matters most is coming together as a community to honor the lives lost, support survivors, and remind the world that October 7 will never be forgotten.

Here are simple steps to create your own community memorial:

1. Choose a Place
   Select a public or community space where people can gather—a park, a synagogue, a community center, a school courtyard, or even a private garden.

2. Create a Visual Centerpiece

• Light candles or set up lanterns (one for each victim, or a symbolic number).

• Display photographs, names, or written testimonies.

• Use flowers, stones, or symbolic objects like ribbons in blue and white.

1. Invite Participation
   Encourage people to bring something:

• A poem, prayer, or verse.

• A stone, flower, or personal object to place at the memorial.

• A drawing or letter from children.

1. Hold a Moment of Reflection

• Begin with silence.

• Share names or stories of the victims.

• Allow anyone who wishes to speak, sing, or read a text.

1. Add Educational Meaning

• Display short texts that explain what happened on October 7.

• Provide handouts or QR codes linking to resources.

• Encourage discussions about memory, resilience, and truth.

1. Close with Hope
   End the gathering with words of unity—whether it’s a prayer, a song, or simply holding hands together in silence.

2. Document & Share
   Take photos, write a short report, and share it with your wider community. The more people see these acts of remembrance, the more the memory lives on.

This DIY memorial can be adapted to any size or setting. What matters is presence, sincerity, and the act of remembering together.

“Memory is resistance. Community is strength. October 7 will not be forgotten.”