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Leora Kimmel

Feb 24, 2025, 7:02 AM

My hands and my daughters hands on the Kotel (Western Wall)

** Since October 7, I have written to my daughters. As news of the Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir hit, I felt the need to write them an apology letter. ** Dear Daughters, I am sorry. I am so sorry. I can't believe...

Dec 2, 2024, 6:31 PM

Showing Up for Israel, Finding a Home for Ourselves

Before we boarded the plane to Israel, I thought about the goals of the trip. In addition to some good family time, breaking the routine, etc. I really had one goal: to show my daughters, Avie (8) and Mila...

Oct 30, 2024, 12:36 PM

The Paradox of Hope

For nearly 13 months, the word I have clung to is hope. I whispered it in quiet prayers, sat around kitchen tables yelling into the echo chamber, willing it to be the beacon in the darkness. Hope that the hostages...

Oct 28, 2024, 4:32 PM

You don’t not go

On September 4th, Yehuda Kurtzer spoke on a Podcast following the tragic murder of six hostages in Gaza, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin. He shared how this heartbreak coincided with his eldest son boarding a plane hours later to spend a...

Sep 25, 2024, 12:14 AM

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We can’t stay stuck on October 7, 2023

We failed again and again, so I ask: What do we need to do differently? For, despite it all, I still believe we can bring the change we so desperately need

Sep 4, 2024, 6:28 AM

Holding onto Hope: A Letter to Rachel Goldberg

Dear Rachel, I can’t believe this is how it ended. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. I dreamt of the moment Hersh would run into your and Jon’s arms. I had hope. Rachel, you gave me hope. In the heart...

Aug 19, 2024, 7:23 PM

Antisemitism in My Bones: A Granddaughter’s Plea

As the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, the rise of antisemitism isn't just an abstract concern; it reverberates through my entire being, echoing the trauma that my family has endured and survived. The world today feels eerily familiar, as...

Aug 8, 2024, 5:42 PM

Finding Joy Within the Cracks

In May, I produced an event on MIT’s campus in partnership with students (MITIA) and community members for the Greater Boston Community focused on the idea of Jewish joy. The event was different; it marked a shift from defense...

About Me

Leora Kimmel is a strategic event planner and producer with over 15 years of experience. She uses events to help organizations meet fundraising goals and create community. Since October 7, Leora focuses on infusing joy into the Jewish community. Highly recommended by Boston’s top non-profits and families, Leora is dedicated to making a meaningful impact.