As Israel continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks, Jewish educators and communal professionals are experiencing a profound reconnection with the country.

Basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who is Jewish, recently led his Auburn University men's basketball team on a unique trip to Israel.

Kathy Hochul, the 57th governor of New York, had to cancel her planned trip to Israel for Thanksgiving due to her new responsibilities.

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a multifaceted public figure, explores her Jewish heritage, shaped in part by her father's Holocaust survival story.

A 32-year-old mother of two reflects on her experience participating in Birthright, a trip to Israel aimed at young Jewish adults.