Beverly Hills Memorial Honors Victims of October 7
Nearly 2,000 people gathered at the Saban Theatre to commemorate the third anniversary of the Hamas-led terror attacks.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Judaism
The Beverly Hills community held a memorial at the Saban Theatre to honor victims of the October 7 attacks. The event, organized by StandWithUs, featured musical performances and a candle-lighting ceremony.
Why it matters
The gathering served as a reflection on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel, which resulted in widespread casualties and hostage situations.
Nearly 2,000 people attended the memorial, which highlighted the 54-day captivity of survivor Maya Regev. Additionally, Rabbi Chaim Mentz pledged a $25,000 donation to the Soroka Medical Center.
The players
Maya Regev
She is a survivor who was kidnapped during the October 7 attacks and held in captivity for 54 days.
Chaim Mentz
He is a rabbi who contributed a $25,000 donation to the Soroka Medical Center to support its ongoing mission.
StandWithUs
This is an international non-profit organization that organized the memorial event held at the Saban Theatre.
Soroka Medical Center
This hospital in Beersheba treated hundreds of victims wounded during the October 7 attacks.
American Friends of Soroka
This support organization for the hospital was established 12 years ago.
The details
The memorial included a series of musical and dance performances alongside a solemn candle-lighting ceremony. A separate private gathering in Los Angeles hosted two surgeons from Soroka Medical Center and a former hostage.
Timeline
Operation Protective Edge took place in 2014.
The Hamas-led terror attacks occurred on October 7, 2023.
An Iranian missile struck Soroka Medical Center in June 2025.
A panel event at CAA took place on October 6, 2026.
The third anniversary memorial was held on October 7, 2026.
Culture Shift
The commemorative events follow a pattern set by previous major conflict milestones, such as the 2014 Operation Protective Edge. These gatherings reflect a broader societal shift toward public memorialization of the October 7 attacks in Jewish communities.
Residents in Beverly Hills may have experienced localized traffic and parking congestion near the Saban Theatre during the memorial. Attendees and community members participated in a ceremony that emphasized solidarity and remembrance.
The takeaway
The event highlighted the ongoing impact of the October 7 attacks on families and medical institutions. Individuals looking to support the recovery efforts can engage with organizations like the American Friends of Soroka.
Further reading
For more on local community events, visit the Judaism section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jewish Journal.
