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0 Art Culture

Even in a time of grief and anguish, the show and the art must go on

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 27 Sep

The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, led by curator Phyllis Freedman and director Jean Bloch Rosensaft, showcases 50 selected works reflecting both joy and underlying themes of pain and grief, particularly against the backdrop of the events of October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Communities

The Fight to Save the Hostages Isn’t Over with Vered Guttman and Jennifer Bardi

Moment in Moment · 27 Sep

Vered Guttman, Israeli-American chef and activist, has been fervently working to keep attention on the hostages kidnapped during the Hamas attack in Israel almost a year ago.

0 Communities Antisemitism

‘More students involved in Jewish life than ever before’

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Sep

Jewish student involvement in campus life has surged, according to a recent University Jewish Chaplaincy (UJC) survey.

0 Television/Film History

This Harrowing Documentary About October 7 Is Now Streaming on Paramount+

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Sep

"We Will Dance Again," directed by Yariv Mozer, is a powerful documentary now available on Paramount+ that delves into the October 7 attack at the Nova Party, capturing an event that significantly impacted Jewish history.

0 Holidays Culture

6 Ways to Observe the Anniversary of October 7 at the High Holidays

Kveller Staff in Kveller · 24 Sep

With Rosh Hashanah approaching on October 2nd, just days before the first anniversary of the October 7 attack in Israel, the High Holidays hold added significance this year.

0 Music History

Years before Oct. 7, Leonard Cohen wrote a song that anticipated its darkness

Jeffrey K. Salkin in Forward · 23 Sep

Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker," infused with deep Jewish themes and religious questioning, eerily resonates with the events of October 7, a date marked by devastating tragedy.

0 Communities Antisemitism

The Great Jewish Awakening

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Following the wave of antisemitism that erupted after the attacks in Israel on October 7, American Jews have been experiencing a religious and cultural resurgence.

0 Communities Ethics

Teshuvah After October 7

Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen reflects on a spiritual transformation within the Jewish community sparked by the events of October 7, 2023.

0 Communities Culture

One Year Later: How October 7 Changed Me

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

In the reflection pieces gathered by JA Mag, several Jewish individuals recount how the events of October 7 prompted them to engage more deeply with their faith and community.

0 Communities Education

Supporting At-Risk Youth in Israel Post–October 7

Aviva Engel in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Following the traumatic events of October 7, Israeli youth, particularly those at risk, face a deepening crisis.

0 Education Communities

Bring Your Jewish Self to Work

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Post-October 7, a surge in Jewish identity exploration has been observed globally, prompting discussions about integrating Jewish identity into professional life.

0 Politics Culture

The “Major Pager Rager” Edition

Promised Podcast · 19 Sep

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Linda Gradstein delve into the implications of a pager explosion that reportedly targeted Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon and discuss the challenges of commemorating the events of October 7 during an ongoing conflict.

0 Communities Israel

My Response to October 7

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 18 Sep

Three personal reflections on the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Simchat Torah attacks in Israel are shared, each expressing the profound impact on their faith, identity, and connection to Israel.

1 Gender/Identity Culture

Jewish influencer Ellie Zeiler swaps jet-setting for Jerusalem, taking her 20M followers along

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Sep

Influencer Ellie Zeiler, known for her jet-setting and lifestyle content to over 20 million followers, has recently relocated to Jerusalem and shifted the focus of her social media presence.

0 Politics Israel

Cousin of Israeli-American hostage insists on staying hopeful

Israel: State of a Nation · 15 Sep

In a poignant interview, Yasmin Magal expresses her determination to remain optimistic about the safe return of her cousin Omer Neutra, who was kidnapped by Hamas militants on October 7.

0 Jewish Law Culture

What Matters Now to Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove: What binds US Jews to Israel post-Oct. 7

What Matters Now · 12 Sep

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discusses how the identity of American Jews is influenced by current events in Israel and reflects on the connections between diaspora Jewry and Israeli politics.

0 Communities Politics

Hamas took her cousin hostage on October 7

Israel: State of a Nation · 12 Sep

In the video, Yasmin Magal shares the harrowing experience of her cousin Omer Neutra being taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

0 Culture Politics

A new book about Oct. 7 aims to depict the humanity behind the horror

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 11 Sep

Lee Yaron, a journalist with Haaretz, has authored a new book titled "10/7: 100 Human Stories" that documents the tragic events of October 7, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths.

0 Communities Israel

What a Summer with Israelis Taught Me About the War’s Trauma

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 11 Sep

Michael Schlank reflects on his summer experience at NJY Camps, where he interacted with 500 Israeli campers and 100 staff members amidst the backdrop of post-traumatic stress stemming from the October 7 conflict in Israel.

0 Education Culture

Remembering Oct. 7 with our hearts, heads and hands

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Sep

Jonathan Golden reflects on how Jewish educational institutions can thoughtfully remember October 7, a date of collective memory and significance, using the Heart-Head-Hand model.

0 Communities Culture

How has your life changed since Oct. 7? We want to know.

JTA Staff in JTA · 6 Sep

The Jewish Telegraphic Agency is seeking personal reflections from its readers on how their lives have been affected since October 7, which marks a significant moment in recent Jewish history.

0 Television/Film Politics

A year on, why don’t films ask what Hamas aims to achieve?

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Sep

As the anniversary of the October 7 Simchat Torah massacre approaches, global media, including the BBC, are preparing to commemorate the events with films from both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives.

0 Culture Ethics

When Your Therapist Hates Israel

Jay Deitcher in Tablet · 6 Sep

The article delves into the challenges Jewish clients and therapists face in therapeutic relationships when navigating sensitive political topics like the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly post-October 7.

0 Israel Leadership

Forging a New Vision of American Judaism and American Zionism

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove in Hadassah · 5 Sep

The article reflects on the implications of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, arguing for a renewed approach to American Judaism and Zionism.

0 Literature Culture

Can there be poetry after Oct. 7? A new collection shows how

Jeffrey K. Salkin in Forward · 3 Sep

Rachel Korazim's new poetry anthology, "Shiva: Poems of October 7," provides a poignant and necessary artistic response to the tragic events of October 7, when Hamas attacks deeply impacted Israelis.

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