On Being Jewish Now Launch Event: Reflections Post-October 7th

Genesis of 'On Being Jewish Now'

• 💡 The idea for the anthology "On Being Jewish Now" emerged in late June, following the events of October 7th.
• 🎯 The primary motivation was to create a space for Jewish authors and advocates to share their thoughts and feelings about being Jewish in the current climate.
• 🤝 The project was conceived as a donation to "Artists Against Antisemitism," with proceeds supporting the organization.

Emotional and Communal Support

• 💬 The anthology grew out of a need for emotional and intellectual support within a group chat of authors and activists.
• 💖 This shared space provided a vital resource for processing events and feelings, especially after October 7th.
• ✍️ The high quality of writing from the author friends was an inspiration, leading to the desire to share these conversations more broadly.

Themes of Identity and Struggle

• ✡️ The book explores contemporary Jewish identity, moving beyond traditional or externally imposed definitions.
• 🔑 The concept of