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The events of Oct. 7, 2023, mark the darkest day in recent Jewish history, leaving an indelible mark on the Jewish collective psyche. Since Hamas’ brutal attacks in southern Israel, the passage of time has become warped: For many Jews, it feels as if the attack happened yesterday; for others, the last 18 months have felt like an eternity of pain. Either way, Jews around the world now live in “an Oct. 8 world.” Jews’ sense of safety has been shattered, and with hostages still in captivity in Gaza, the trauma is ongoing.