American Jews reflect, 1 year since Oct. 7
American Jews cope with the fallout a year after the Oct. 7 attacks
The events have spurred an identity crisis among some American Jews, as they increase spirituality, confront antisemitism -- and purchase guns.
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In a Post-October 7 World, American Jews Face a Crisis of Confidence | Opinion
The days of prostrating before marauding murderers are over. We are open to all discussions related to coexistence. We will not debate national suicide.
How Oct. 7 Changed American Jews
Since the Oct. 7 attack, more than four in 10 American Jews have either sought out or engaged more with Jewish life, according to the Jewish Federations of North America. About a third of Jews represent what the group calls “the surge” — those who were not previously engaged but are now showing up more.
American Jews reflect, one year since Oct. 7
One year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and ensuing Israel-Gaza war, American Jews reflected on their identity and connection to Israel, while bringing awareness to the hostages who remain in Gaza. Israeli authorities estimate that Hamas is currently holding nearly 100 hostages,
For Pittsburgh Jews, attack anniversary adds to an already grim October
Jewish communities everywhere reacted with horror at last year’s Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. But the approaching one-year commemoration of the assault hits home particularly hard in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community.
Jewish New Yorkers reflect on the year since October 7 attacks
The rally, which will meet at W. 90th Street and Central Park West at 11 a.m., is being led by the family of Edan Alexander, one of the hostages with ties to New Jersey taken during the attacks.
A year after the October 7 attacks, here's what it means to be Jewish in America
The events of that terrible day not only left an indelible mark on our souls but have continued to play out day after day, month after month, and now a full year later.
South Florida Jews mark a dark anniversary. For many, it’s sparked a reawakening of faith
As Jews across South Florida gather this month to celebrate the High Holy Days, the tragedies of a terror attack and ...
Jews, Muslims in Chicago endure a wave of hate after Oct. 7
The Jewish and Muslim communities had to increase security as threats and overt acts spiked in the wake of the Hamas sneak ...
Jews embrace tattoos to cope with pain, heartbreak of Hamas terror attack: ‘My way to remember’
The words “tattoo” and “Jew” have traditionally been considered taboo, but the atrocity of Oct. 7 has changed a lot of minds ...
Muslims, Jews on Long Island distraught over escalating violence in Middle East
At the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel, Jews are convulsed with angst, anger, pain and division, as are Muslims, who ...
The Year American Jews Woke Up
One realization: American Jews should not expect reciprocity.
America—You're Letting Your Jews Down | Opinion
In our combined 50 years' experience as congregational rabbis, we have never felt this way before: alone, dislocated, and ...
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One year later: Jews and Muslims struggle with the aftermath of Oct. 7
What occurred over the past year, nearly 6,000 miles away, has been felt across the world, including in Western New York, ...
Are LGBTQ Jews welcome in Orthodox communities? This is how they are building spaces of their own
LGBTQ+ Jews have struggled to be accepted within their Orthodox communities. Most were raised with little knowledge of what ...