Run for Their Lives: A Global Movement for Hostage Awareness. Sundays 12:30 JCC

by Lea Koshkin

About Us: Run for Their Lives is a non-political global initiative that was established shortly after the tragic events of October 7th. The founders initiated this movement, which now boasts over 200 groups worldwide. Our mission is to raise awareness about the situation of hostages through weekly walks and runs.

Weekly Walk/Run: In Albuquerque, we gather weekly to participate in this cause. Each session begins with a few words about the hostages, followed by a prayer for their safety and return. Afterward, we go for a walk to symbolize our solidarity and commitment to this cause. We walk for the hostages because they cannot. A photo/ video is taken at each event and sent to the leadership, who compile these images into a video showcasing all the groups participating globally.

Our Purpose: The primary goal of our weekly walk/run is to ensure that the world does not forget about the hostages. Even eight months after October 7th, we continue to walk weekly until all hostages return. This initiative not only raises awareness but also supports our community, bringing together Jewish and non-Jewish individuals in solidarity.

Community Support: Our gatherings provide great comfort to all participants, fostering a sense of unity and support. By coming together, we show our collective resolve and compassion, reinforcing that we stand with the hostages and their families to ensure that the plight of the hostages remains in the global consciousness.

For more info: https://run4lives.org/

To see more articles click here or the HOME button at the top of the page.

Community Supporters of the NM Jewish Journal include these advertisers:
Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico
Congregation Albert
Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque
The Institute for Tolerance Studies
Shabbat with Friends: Recapturing Together the Joy of Shabbat
Congregation B'nai Israel
Temple Beth Shalom

Event advertisers:
Academy of Jewish Learning at Congregation B'nai Israel
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces

TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT for New Mexico Jewish Journal in DECEMBER!!!

In December the NM Local News Fund will triple all new subscriptions, contributions, and charitable donations made to the New Mexico Jewish Journal. Up to $500 from each individual contributor will become up to $1500, and they will match up to $3,750 with their $7,500. We just have

The Life of a Jewish Student on Campus: Persisting despite the fear

By Nicole Osborne The statement “as a Jew” is a frequent phrase on the campus of the University of New Mexico. In April, it littered the Student Union Building in the form of graffiti, “As a Jew, I support Palestine,” was found scrawled across the wall. Immediately next to it,

Trauma Tourism: A Guidebook to the Holocaust

by Edie Jarolim When I received my brown cardboard-encased review copy of the Holocaust: A Guide to Europe’s Sites, Memorials & Museums in the mail, I approached the package with a mix of curiosity and trepidation: curiosity because, as a guidebook author and editor, I was interested in the

Crypto-Jews Face a Rise in Anti-Semitism

by Norma Libman Imagine you’d been told for most of your life that your family has a Jewish history but it isn’t safe to tell people about it. In recent years, even though you’re a practicing Catholic, or a Protestant, you’ve been curious about Judaism and

Read more

TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT for New Mexico Jewish Journal in DECEMBER!!!

The Life of a Jewish Student on Campus: Persisting despite the fear

Trauma Tourism: A Guidebook to the Holocaust

Crypto-Jews Face a Rise in Anti-Semitism