Jewish community pushes for permanent Oct. 7 memorial in Brooklyn, tell me about this news today
08-10-2026
A coalition of Jewish community leaders and New York City elected officials is actively pushing to establish a permanent memorial in Brooklyn dedicated to the victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. If approved, the site would become the first permanent, public October 7 monument erected in New York City.
The Times of Israel 1Proposed Location and Memorial DesignThe plan calls for a 6-foot by 6-foot monument installed within Mickey Kairey Garden, a triangular public green space situated in Brooklyn’s Gravesend neighborhood.
Purpose: To create a lasting public sanctuary honoring those killed, remembering the hostages taken during the attacks, supporting surviving families, and educating future generations.
The Jewish PressFunding Model: The design, construction, and ongoing maintenance will be privately funded by community members and donors, requiring no direct municipal funding.
CBS NewsApproval Process: Organizers are coordinating with municipal agenciesincluding the New York City Department of Parks and Recreationto secure the required permits and site approvals.
The initiative has drawn broad support from notable city and state leaders, including:
Julie Menin, Speaker of the New York City Council
The Times of IsraelMark Levine, New York City Comptroller
The Times of IsraelEric Dinowitz, Chair of the City Council’s Jewish Caucus
The Times of IsraelInna Vernikov, Brooklyn City Councilwoman
The Times of IsraelSam Sutton, New York State Senator
The Times of IsraelMark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC-NY)
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Advocates emphasize that the memorial serves two vital purposes: providing local families with a tangible place for communal mourning, and safeguarding historical memory against denial and disinformation. Leaders noted that because New York is home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, establishing a permanent public landmark ensures that the stories of loss, resilience, and unity remain visible for generations to come.
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