South Florida is home to the third-largest Jewish population in the United States, with many residents maintaining deep connections to Israel. The city of Hollywood marked the second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 , attack by raising the Israeli flag at City Hall.

The heartbreak of that day continues to weigh heavily on many who call South Florida home.

Two years later, a motorcade led by the Rolling Thunder Jewish Motorcycle Club rode through the city to honor the 1,200 people killed and 250 kidnapped in the attacks.

Loving Moms, a local organization founded in the aftermath of the tragedy, continues to promote awareness and empathy.

"When we see children that could've been our children who were murdered, captured or taken hostage, this is something we have to prevent," said Gina

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