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Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Monday, October 7, 2024

Communities ›

0 Communities Holidays

Her daughters were murdered at the Nova music festival. She fears they will be forgotten.

Deborah Danan in JTA

Sigal Manzuri, coping with the tragic loss of her daughters Norelle and Roya, who were murdered alongside Norelle's boyfriend at the Nova music festival by Hamas terrorists, is dedicated to preserving their memory.

0 Communities Politics

In Israel’s sea of grief, Adi Molcho says her husband’s death has stranded her on her own island

Deborah Danan in JTA

Adi Molcho, a recent widow from Israel, is navigating profound grief after her husband, Gilad Molcho, was killed in action shortly after their wedding.

0 Communities History

Amit Mann’s sister can’t stop rereading her last Oct. 7 messages: ‘I don’t think I’ll make it out of here. I love you.’

Deborah Danan in JTA

Amit Mann is remembered as a heroic figure in Israel, especially after her tragic death during the Hamas attacks on Kibbutz Beeri on October 7, 2023.

0 Communities Holidays

‘I mark Oct. 7 every day’

Melissa Weiss in Jewish Insider

The article delves into the devastating impact that Hamas attacks have had on the residents of Israeli kibbutzim like Nir Oz and Kfar Aza.

0 Communities Education

3,000 miles apart, two campuses plan to quietly mark Oct. 7 — and hope for peace

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider

Jewish communities at Stanford and Columbia universities are preparing to commemorate the somber anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks amid a tense campus climate that previously saw significant antisemitic incidents.

0 Communities Israel

Building Solidarity on Israel’s ‘Home Front’

Magali Druscovich in Tablet

The article explores the Talmudic concept of arevut, emphasizing the deep sense of mutual responsibility among Israelis, which transcended into a powerful phenomenon of community solidarity during the crises faced in 2024.

0 Communities History

October 7th Reflections

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Living through the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on the emotional and societal impact on Jews, particularly in Israel.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How Oct. 7 changed us

JTA Staff in JTA

The article explores the profound impact of the events following October 7 on the Jewish world, revealing altered identities, political affiliations, and feelings of security.

Politics ›

0 Politics Antisemitism

October 7: A Year of Free Press Stories

The Editors in The Free Press

The article reflects on the significant and transformative impact of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas on Israel, marking the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, and the ensuing conflict involving Iran and its proxies.

0 Politics Communities

A Year Ago Today, Terrorists Stole My Son

Idit Ohel in The Free Press

Idit Ohel shares the harrowing tale of her son Alon's abduction by Hamas terrorists from the Nova Music Festival a year ago, adding a personal dimension to the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Culture

On the eve of this grim anniversary, what we can — and cannot — control

Jodi Rudoren in Forward

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the complexities of Jewish identity and responsibility in the year following the October 7th attacks.

0 Politics Communities

A year in photos: How Oct. 7 caused turmoil and connection on New York City’s streets

Luke Tress in JTA

The photo essay by Luke Tress documents the intense and multifaceted impact of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, as experienced on the streets of New York City over the following year.

0 Politics Communities

Q&A | The War in Lebanon with Hanin Ghaddar

Jacob Forman in Moment

Hanin Ghaddar discusses the impact of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, focusing on the toll it is taking on civilians and the significant weakening of Hezbollah.

0 Politics Communities

A Jarring Discrepancy Between 2 Religious Communities

Emes Ve-Emunah

Rabbi Slifkin's recent post highlights a stark disparity between Israel's religious communities over Rosh Hashanah in the context of military service.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Starmer: I urge world leaders to do all they can to bring hostages home

Jewish Chronicle

Keir Starmer, speaking on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, highlights the lasting trauma and the ongoing threats of antisemitism both in the UK and globally.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Politics stepped in where pity alone, at least for a while, should have spoken’

Jewish Chronicle

Reflecting on the year since the October 7 massacre, the author examines the aftermath, marked by a disturbing rise in antisemitic sentiment masked as political discourse.

Culture ›

0 Culture Food

A Place at the Table

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet

In the wake of the tragic murder of Shani Gabay during the events of October 7, a new initiative by the Tel Aviv-based culinary organization Asif seeks to preserve the memories of those lost through their favorite recipes.

0 Culture Israel

A Day of Love & Darkness

Oren Kessler in Moment

On October 7, 2023, Oren Kessler and his partner Clara faced a bittersweet juxtaposition of personal joy and national tragedy on their wedding day.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Israel

In memoriam -יזכור

Jewish Chronicle

The piece reflects on the profound impact of October 7, a year after the tragic events in Israel involving Hamas, Hezbollah, and resulting hostilities affecting Israelis and Palestinians.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism hits record high in the U.S.; new report shows most-ever incidents in single year

Benyamin Cohen in Forward

A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals a staggering increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., reaching over 10,000 occurrences since October 7.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The October 7 pogrom changed what it means to be a British Jew

Jewish Chronicle

The article discusses the significant impact of the events following the October 7 pogrom on the British Jewish community, highlighting increased antisemitism and feelings of isolation.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

The Eternal Mystery of Self-Hating Jews

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish

Benjamin Kerstein examines the enduring and complex phenomenon of self-hating Jews, highlighting their historical and ongoing influence on antisemitism.

Jewish Law ›

0 Jewish Law Ethics

The Jewish Commandments of War

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman's piece explores the ethical dimensions of war within Jewish law through the lens of historical and modern Israeli experiences.

History ›

0 History Politics

Can Israel Win Back What October 7 Took?

Matti Friedman in The Free Press

Matti Friedman reflects on Israel's ongoing struggle to reclaim security and stability in the context of historical and recent conflicts, focusing on the symbolism of Kibbutz Hanita.

Sports ›

0 Sports Jewish Law

He founded the Harlem Globetrotters and is the shortest man in the basketball hall of fame. A new book tells his story.

Jacob Gurvis in Forward

Abe Saperstein, founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, is celebrated in a new biography by Mark and Matthew Jacob for his immense contributions to basketball and sports at large.

Holidays ›

0 Holidays Jewish Law

One year after Oct. 7, a Yom Kippur ritual of communal mourning takes on fresh meaning

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA

The commemoration of Oct. 7, marking last year's tragic attack by Hamas during Simchat Torah, is shaping this year’s Yom Kippur observances.