Winnipeggers come together to remember Oct. 7 victims
Hundreds gathered in Winnipeg Wednesday — with many waving flags — to honour those who died in the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel three years ago. The event, at the […]
Hundreds of Winnipeggers came together on Wednesday to remember the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel that occurred three years ago on October 7, 2023. Many attendees at the event at Asper Jewish Community College wore flags to honor the approximately 1,200 people who lost their lives. The annual event featured prayers and featured Carrie Shenkarow, chair of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, who emphasized the importance of gathering and grieving together.
Shenkarow expressed that the antisemitism and Jew hatred resulting from the attack continues to impact the community daily and is growing worse. Sarah Mali, director general of the Jewish Federations of Canada-United Israel Appeal, highlighted how many communities worldwide have chosen to ignore the tragedy and twist it to invalidate the community's pain.
Despite these challenges, the event served to remind the community of their strength and resilience, with Shenkarow expressing hope for the future, particularly the hope that young members of the Jewish community will continue to grow and thrive.
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