Hub Podcasts The world is forgetting what happened on October 7th
Oct 7, 2025
Wodek Szemberg, an insightful essayist focused on Jewish identity and moral debates surrounding Gaza, joins to discuss pivotal topics. He frames the recent trauma of October 7th as a catalyst for deep soul-searching within the Jewish community. The conversation highlights the stark divide between universalist and covenantal responses to the conflict, questioning how collective memory shapes identity. Szemberg's analysis encourages a critical look at how global dynamics influence personal and community narratives.
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A Memory That Won't Fade
- Ariella Kimmel recounts vivid memories of October 7th and the images that remain burned into her mind.
- She describes the attack's direct impact on Jewish identity and the pain of seeing global support quickly fade.
World Response Shifted To Equivocation
- Hillel Neuer argues the global response shifted from condemnation to equivocation within days of the attack.
- He frames the fight against anti-Semitism and Islamist terror as a test of global moral sanity.
Choose Moral Courage, Not Complacency
- Michael Westcott urges Canadians to choose moral courage over complacency in response to rising antisemitism.
- He calls for speaking up consistently, not just on anniversaries, to protect Jewish neighbours and values.