Solidarity and Hope: Community Commemoration - October 7, 2025

American Friends of NATAL (AFN) proudly sponsored a powerful community commemoration event at Temple Israel in Manhattan, marking the solemn anniversary of the October 7th disaster. Held in partnership with the Shevet Tapuach Israeli Scouts community and attended by over 600 people, the evening served as a vital forum for collective grief and shared resilience. The program featured moving testimonies from survivors and bereaved families, emotional performances, and a unified call for the return of the hostages, emphasizing the strength found in community support during challenging times.