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North American Jews Move to Israel After October Attacks

4/17/2026

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Six North American Jews describe making aliyah driven by the October 7, 2023 attacks.
They describe a strong sense of community and a deeper commitment to support Israel.
Social worker Nicole Schanker expresses pride in her Zionist identity.
Rachel and Joseph Offenbacher cite the events as pivotal in their decision to move to Israel.
The Jerusalem Post and Nefesh B’Nefesh invite readers to explore these narratives further.

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Story summary

Six North American Jews describe making aliyah driven by the October 7, 2023 attacks.
They describe a strong sense of community and a deeper commitment to support Israel.
Social worker Nicole Schanker expresses pride in her Zionist identity.
Rachel and Joseph Offenbacher cite the events as pivotal in their decision to move to Israel.
The Jerusalem Post and Nefesh B’Nefesh invite readers to explore these narratives further.