An Evening to Commemorate October 7

An Evening to Commemorate October 7 with Jessica Steinberg, "The Times of Israel" Podcast Host

Moderated by Community Member Wally Yosafat

In commemoration of the events of October 7, join us for a powerful evening of reflection with Jessica Steinberg, Arts and Culture Editor at The Times of Israel.

Jessica will share her personal and professional journey as she shifted from covering Israel’s cultural landscape to reporting on the harrowing realities of war, documenting the lives of those who were taken, lost, or forever changed. Through articles, podcasts, and on-the-ground reporting, she has become a vital voice chronicling the human side of tragedy.

Her talk will also explore how Israeli society has begun to process this trauma through creativity, highlighting recent works of art and music that respond to life in a new and uncertain reality.

Please note: While this program honors the events of October 7, it is being held on September 29 out of respect for the Sukkot holiday, which falls on October 7 this year.

FREE to Community Members but everyone must register to attend. Sponsor the Event. Join Jessica at a VIP Dinner starting at 6:00 PM, $118/person

About Jessica Steinberg

Ms. Steinberg is the long-time arts and culture editor for The Times of Israel, who pivoted to coverage of the hostages taken captive to Gaza during the Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7, speaking to their families, those who have been released, covering their stories in articles and the Daily Briefing podcast.

A former New Yorker, she has lived in Israel for the last 28 years and has reported on the conflict and situation there, focusing on how Israeli society pivots and handles war in art, music, TV and film, culinary arts and design.

Jessica lives in Jerusalem with her husband and twin teenage sons.