About October 7

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist fighters broke through the protective security wall dividing Gaza and Israel and perpetrated the largest mass slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust. More than 1,200 people were killed in the attack, with thousands more injured and nearly 250 people taken hostage back into Gaza. The attacks at Kibbutz Be’eri, the town of Sderot, and the massacre at the Nova Music Festival left entire families devastated and was the start of the war between Israel and Hamas that has continued for over a year.

The Hostages: Bring Them Home

This video highlights the stories of the hostages and their families, portraying the heartbreak and anguish they face while also capturing the global Jewish community’s profound sense of solidarity. Source: Unpacked

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Commemorations on Campus

Jewish students commemorated the first-year anniversary of October 7 with vigils and ceremonies that honored the memories of those killed and lifted up the names of the hostages who remain in captivity.

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Rutgers University, 2024.

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Rutgers University, 2024.

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Princeton University, 2024.

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Princeton University, 2024.

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Princeton University, 2024.

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Princeton University, 2024.

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Boston University, 2024.

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Rutgers University, 2024.

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George Mason University, 2024.

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University of Miami, 2024.

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George Mason University, 2024.

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Columbia University, 2024.

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Harvard University, 2024.

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University of Michigan, 2024.

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Boston University, 2024.

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Emory University, 2024.

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Rutgers University, 2024.

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Boston University, 2024.

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Clark University, 2024.

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University of Cincinnati, 2024.

October 7 and Its Aftermath
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Understanding October 7

As difficult as it is to tell, it's important that we share the painful truth of what really happened that tragic day. Share this Instagram post with those who need to see it.

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October 7: Mapping the Massacre

An interactive map showing the atrocities committed by Hamas on that day. This map serves as a reflection and an educational tool, promoting awareness of the gravity of the horrors.

Mapping the Massacre
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An Essential Guide to October 7

This report was created to help Jews and non-Jews, in Israel and worldwide, understand the events that have unfolded since October 7 in historical and ideological context.

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“October 7, 2023 will forever be etched in my memory…That day changed the lives of Israelis and Jewish people around the world, including mine.”

Abi Schcolnik, “Life on Campus Since October 7”
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“Words cannot fully convey the heartbreak I’ve felt over the last 12 months… My cousins are back, but as they’ve said, they haven’t really been released. Not as long as their dad is still there.”

Ron Tsur, “Bring My Family Home”
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“That fateful Shabbat morning, Engu woke up to the sound of sirens… The sense of calm that had filled the home the night before quickly evaporated as the sounds of rockets echoed through the sky.”

Engu, “Engu’s Journey to Safeguard Israel Through Education”
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“I knew campus life would be political and that not everyone would agree with me, but I didn’t anticipate the hatred that exploded after October 7.”

Eyal, “Jewish Agency Israel Fellow Finds Purpose Amid Tragedy”
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