Oct. 7 forever altered the global Jewish existence

Oct. 7 and its aftermath forever altered the daily lives of every Jewish person around the world.

For nearly a century, Jews in places like America, Canada, Great Britain and Australia took for granted their connection to and comfort within their homes and nations. Even if antisemitism still dwelt at the fringes of society, Jews in these places felt as though they had finally been woven into the very fabric of society and shared history. 

There was comfort and confidence in...