Sukkah of Hope Community Gathering POSTPONED

A note from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum:

This week, hostage families and survivors came to Washington, D.C. to mark two years since the October 7th attacks—two years since their loved ones were taken from them.

Last night, we received the news we have all been working for and praying for: a deal has been signed to bring home all 48 hostages.

Words cannot describe our gratitude, nor the overwhelming joy and anticipation felt by the families and survivors at this moment.

The families and survivors have decided to fly home to Israel to be with their families to anticipate the return of their loved ones. In light of this, we have decided to postpone tonight’s event and will gather at a later date- to celebrate when they are home.

They are coming home. But our mission is not over until every hostage crosses the border into Israel.

We look forward to coming together soon in celebration, resilience, and community. Thank you so much for standing with us.

With gratitude,
Hostages and Missing Families Forum US

Two years after October 7, the families of the hostages are still waiting. Still hoping. Still holding on.

On Thursday, October 9, we’ll gather in a Sukkah of Hope—a sacred space of remembrance and resilience— to honor those still missing, stand with their loved ones, and affirm that they are not forgotten.

Bring a friend. Bring your heart. Let’s hold hope together.

Registration is required.

Federation is proud to stand in partnership on this effort with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington, Adas Israel Congregation, and American Jewish Committee (AJC).