Lethbridge honors victims of Oct 7 with ceremony on Friday

This Monday, October 7th, Israel marks one year since the Hamas terrorist attack. The bombings received by Hamas became the background noise that haunts the population of Israel. Meanwhile, Israelis, Jews and other compatriots scattered around the world suffer the loss of family members or friends who were victims of those attacks. The President of the Lethbridge Hebrew Congregation, Garry Kohn, says his group has activities planned this week to honour those who lost their lives on October 7, 2023. He expressed his thoughts on this somber day and if he feels many of the hostages who were taken are still alive. He also voiced his feelings regarding the situation that has taken thousands of lives in a chapter that many of us do not want to be repeated.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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