The calamity of October 7 and the war that followed had left Israel and the Jewish world in shock and despair. The unimaginable became our reality. As the horror is protracted, we are facing the painful daily losses in battle and the ongoing plight of the hostages and their families. No less troubling are the terrible losses and devastation in Gaza. The rumble of worldwide antisemitism and its consequences adds to our fears.

In such a time, where do we turn? Moving beyond the holy days, how do we find solace when community is not immediate, and layers of grief abound? While peace may seem far away, or even impossible, we have strength in our own reflections of the Divine. Mordecai Kaplan believed art, music, and culture is central to the vitality of Judaism, and what better time to engage with that force for salvific action than now?

Join us for a series of gatherings where art becomes a vessel for healing. In the wake of October 7th, this series explores how creative expression can serve as pathways to hope, shift negative thoughts, and support communal solidarity. Come to one ‘concert’ or sign up for all, bring your friends, and learn about these amazing artists and curators while you discover how they honor loss, nurture resilience, and rediscover light within our shattered world.