The Year That Felt Like a Decade
Today marks one year since the Hamas-led massacres and kidnappings in Israel on October 7th, 2023 that sparked the Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah-Iran war.
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It is hard to believe that it is October 7th, 2024 — the one-year anniversary of the Hamas-led massacres and kidnappings in Israel that sparked the Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah-Iran war.
October 7th will be remembered as one of unprecedented significance, a day when Israel and the Jewish world was irrevocably changed. The memories are still fresh, and the wide-sweeping impact continues to resonate across Israel and the Diaspora.
The events of that day tested our resilience and unity. Many recall the profound shock and uncertainty that swept through as news spread rapidly. The heroism and selflessness exhibited by countless individuals were awe-inspiring, demonstrating the best of humanity in the face of adversity.
A year later, the scars from October 7th are still healing, but the lessons learned have shaped a more prepared and connected global Jewish community. The anniversary serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges we face, but also of the strength and determination that emerged in response. It is a day to honor those we lost, to celebrate the heroes, and to reaffirm our commitment to a more secure Jewish world.
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Horrible anniversary…L’Chayim Israel, and may The Lord Bless and keep you. Thanks for listing past articles.
There are no words…. This day Casts a darkness beyond anything!