Once You See It: The Jewish Story: October 7, the Past That Shapes It, and the Lives Within It

Written in the aftermath of October 7, Once You See It explores the grief, Jewish identity, history, antisemitism, and difficult questions that emerged after returning from Israel to the safety of my Midwest home.What began as an attempt to understand the Hamas attacks soon became something larger. Through personal reflection, history, and lived experience, the book examines how war, fear, memory, outrage, and responsibility collided in real time—and why so many of the conversations that followed felt distorted, incomplete, or dishonest.Written for readers looking for understanding rather than slogans, Once You See It does not argue for easy answers. In a painful and disorienting time, Once You See It offers an honest invitation to look deeper. Read more