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In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7

Julia Gergely in Forward

On the anniversary of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Jewish New Yorkers gathered in various locations throughout the city to mark the day with both prayer and protest.

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In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7

JTA

One year after the tragic events of October 7, 2023, New York City's Jewish community marked the anniversary with a mix of prayer, protest, and reflection.

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Oct. 7 victims, artists offer messages of light and unity as families grieve together in Tel Aviv

Tamara Zieve in Jewish Insider

The article covers the Bereaved Families Oct. 7 Memorial Ceremony held in Tel Aviv, where Israeli society gathered to honor the victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks.

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Do anti-Zionist Yiddishists call the Hamas massacre ‘resistance’?

Helen Paloge in Forward

In this letter, Helen Paloge responds to the tensions within the Yiddishist community regarding the pro-Palestinian stance of the queer Yiddish theater collective, GLYK, amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent

Andrew Lapin in JTA

A suspect, Bryson Bijon Tryce, has been arrested for an armed robbery at Rabbi Mendy Klahr's home in Southfield, Michigan, during a Rosh Hashanah dinner with University of Michigan students.

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We Called Him 'Hersh'

Jewdicious

The article reflects on the poignant story of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas militants and symbolizes the tragedy of the many lives lost and disrupted in the October 7 attacks.

0 Communities Leadership

We’ve supported over 180 Israeli grassroots projects since 10/7. Here’s what we’ve learned.

eJewishPhilanthropy

In response to the traumatic events of October 7, a new wave of grassroots activism has emerged across Israel.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Torah vs. Daas Torah, again

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism

Natan Slifkin explores the debate between traditional Torah perspectives and the Charedi concept of Daas Torah concerning military service and divine assistance in wars.

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Nova survivor reveals she witnessed rape on Oct. 7 at Tel Aviv memorial ceremony interrupted by rocket sirens

Deborah Danan in JTA

In Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park, a memorial for the Nova massacre victims and missing hostages was marred by a rocket siren warning.

0 Politics Holidays

Trump visits gravesite of Lubavitcher Rebbe to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

Luke Tress in Forward

On October 7, 2024, Donald Trump visited the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late leader of the Lubavitch movement, in Queens, marking the anniversary of last year's attack on Israel.

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Trump visits Queens gravesite of last Chabad leader to mark Oct. 7 anniversary

Luke Tress in JTA

Donald Trump visited the gravesite of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the late leader of the Chabad Hasidic movement, in Queens on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Andy Cohen, Chloe Fineman, Mayim Bialik and Other Celebrities Share Video About Israeli Women Held in Gaza

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Famed celebrities, including Andy Cohen, Chloe Fineman, and Mayim Bialik, have collaborated with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to release a poignant video advocating for the release of thirteen Israeli women held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

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A year after Oct. 7, will Israel choose the way of peace, or that of religious nationalism?

Daniel Sokatch in Forward

Israel stands at a crossroads one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2023, as the nation grapples with two conflicting visions.

0 Politics Israel

Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Jonathan Dekel-Chen, the father of a hostage held by Hamas, used an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of both domestic and foreign issues.

0 Politics Israel

Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’

Ron Kampeas in JTA

In a ceremony at the White House, President Biden commemorated the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel by lighting a yahrzeit candle, with Rabbi Aaron Alexander reciting the El Maleh Rahamim prayer.

0 Politics Israel

Hostages or Winning the War - A False Dichotomy

Emes Ve-Emunah

The ongoing dilemma faced by Israel amid the hostage crisis with Hamas highlights a profound tension between securing the safe release of hostages and pursuing broader security objectives against Iran's regional influence and terrorism.

0 Politics Culture

Atoning for the Past Year

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook

Peter Beinart reflects on the complexities of communal and individual atonement, especially regarding Israeli-Palestinian relations, during the Jewish High Holidays.

0 Politics Communities

At Oct. 7 memorial ceremonies across Israel, searing grief and political tensions are on full display

Deborah Danan in JTA

In Israel, memorials marking the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre, where 360 people were killed by Hamas at the Nova festival, were overshadowed by an ongoing war with Gaza and national tensions.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Bari Weiss: A Year of Revelations

Bari Weiss in The Free Press

Bari Weiss reflects on the ongoing impact of the violent attacks perpetrated by Hamas and other groups against Israel, which began on October 7, 2023, emphasizing the global reaction to these events.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Clan of the Cave Bore

Marco Roth in Tablet

Marco Roth's Creation Lake is a multi-layered novel disguising itself as a spy narrative while satirizing the very genre it inhabits.

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An Open Letter to My 'Pro-Palestine' Friends

Meghan Bell in Future of Jewish

Meghan Bell's open letter addresses her concerns to her pro-Palestinian friends, critiquing their perceived antisemitism and moral narcissism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Minneapolis police arrest man for ‘terroristic threats’ made to synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Jacob Gurvis in JTA

Minneapolis police arrested 21-year-old Jaden LeBlanc for allegedly threatening Temple Israel synagogue with a gun on Rosh Hashanah.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Jewish officials involved in coordinating Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, and FEMA spokesperson Jaclyn Rothenberg, have been subjected to antisemitic harassment on social media.

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Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

Ron Kampeas in JTA

Jewish government officials in North Carolina, including Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and FEMA spokesperson Jaclyn Rothenberg, have been targeted by antisemitic abuse on social media while managing communications for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

Postmodernism and moral relativism have led us to disaster

Jewish Chronicle

The article examines the rising trend of antisemitism among young people in Britain and links it to postmodernist ideology and moral relativism in academia.

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.

Culture ›

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How can Yiddishists call a massacre of Jews ‘resistance’?

Helen Paloge in Forward

Helen Paloge critiques the stance of GLYK, a queer Yiddish theater collective, which has aligned with Palestinians post-October 7th attacks, viewing it as a misunderstood stance on genocide and resistance.

0 Culture Holidays

Jewish Broadway stars surprise NY congregation with a rendition of ‘Seasons of Love’ during Rosh Hashanah services

Julia Gergely in JTA

During Rosh Hashanah services, Park Avenue Synagogue featured a unique performance by Broadway stars, including Julie Benko and Talia Suskauer, singing "Seasons of Love" from "Rent."

0 Culture History

The pope declared a fast on Oct. 7 — but Catholics can still eat

Mira Fox in Forward

Pope Francis declared a fast on October 7, coinciding with the Catholic Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and aiming to promote peace amid global conflicts.

0 Culture Politics

What Does It Feel Like to Be a Jewish Parent in a Post-October 7 World?

Kveller Staff in Kveller

In the year following the traumatic events of October 7, Jewish parents have grappled with the dual challenge of shielding their children from distressing global issues while fostering a strong Jewish identity.

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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.

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These Shows and Movies Capture Hard Truths About October 7

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller

Marking one year since the October 7, 2022, Hamas attack in Israel, this article explores how Israeli TV and film are processing the event's profound impact.

Ethics ›

0 Ethics History

Bearing Jewish Children After October 7

Candace Mittel Kahn in The Free Press

Candace Mittel Kahn reflects on the profound decision to bring Jewish children into the world in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in Israel.

Holocaust ›

0 Holocaust History

The October 7th Imperative: NEVER Stop Telling Our Stories

Jewdicious

The article emphasizes the importance of continually sharing Jewish stories, particularly those about the Holocaust, to counter ongoing antisemitic violence, as highlighted by recent attacks on Jews in Israel.

Israel ›

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For Israel’s next chapter, big solutions for big challenges

eJewishPhilanthropy

Israeli society faces significant challenges exacerbated by recent conflicts and societal strains, affecting employment, mental health, and social cohesion.

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.

JL;DR

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