JL;DR

Chen Schimmel, a young photojournalist, shares her profound experiences documenting the traumatic aftermath of the October 7th attack on Israel. Through her conversation with Jamie Geller, Chen reveals the burden of capturing moments that blend horror and hope, such as an ultra-Orthodox Zaka volunteer performing holy work at a secular kibbutz. Her work, including the acclaimed photograph "Holy Work," spotlights the coexistence of light and darkness—a testament to the resilience and complex unity within the Jewish people. Chen’s journey from personal tragedy to global recognition through her photographs is both an act of memorialization and a call for witness, ensuring the stories of victims and survivors remain vivid in the world's conscience.