Congregation Beth El to host commemoration event

Published 5:20 am Thursday, October 3, 2024

From Staff Reports

Congregation Beth El in Tyler will hold a one-year anniversary commemoration of the events of Oct. 7, 2023 in Israel.

On that day, Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel. The Hamas attack killed 1,200 Israelis and triggered the still-ongoing war in Gaza.

The program is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Congregation Beth El, 1010 Charleston Dr. in Tyler.

The event will include prayers, music, reflections, and readings to commemorate the difficulty year that has passed, Rabbi Neal Katz said. Community members are encouraged to attend.

The free event is open to the community. Registration is required for security purposes at BethElTyler.com.