Oct. 7: A wake-up call for American Jews to stand unwavering with Israel

(JNS) — As we mark one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, it’s impossible not to reflect on the profound implications of that day—not just for Israel, but for the 7 million Jews in America that make up half of the world’s Jewish population.

The attack, often described as “the largest pogrom since the Second World War,” is a grim reminder of the persistent threats that the Jewish people face, no matter where we reside. The public response in America, where the Jewish community’s mourning was met with “protests” across cities and college campuses outright celebrating the ma...