JCC-Safe Room: October 7 Commemoration
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November 7, 2026
Start date: Wednesday, October 7 2026.
Schedule:
Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM,
Description:
Join us on **Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM** for a special screening of *Safe Room*, followed by a film discussion, as we come together in commemoration of October 7. *Safe Room* tells the powerful story of Dr. Gedalya Fendel, who, during the attacks along Israel’s border with Gaza on October 7, 2023, brought several families into his home and sheltered them alongside his wife and children. Among those seeking safety were grandparents, a pregnant couple, and two children whose parents had been murdered. As violence unfolds outside, strangers are brought together inside the home, sharing fear, uncertainty, and ultimately an enduring connection. Through their experience, the film explores resilience, humanity, and the possibility of hope in the aftermath of unimaginable loss. Directed by six-time Emmy-winning director and Sundance alum Haley Geffen, *Safe Room* has a running time of **73 minutes**.
Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a discussion and time for reflection.