Survivors of Oct. 7 Attacks Share Experiences and Advocate for Truth

Two Years Post-Oct. 7 Attacks

• 💡 Lee Sasi, a survivor of the Oct. 7 attacks, describes her journey of resilience, stating that her past trauma has become the lens for her truth and strength.
• 🎯 She aims to provide resources and strength to others experiencing trauma, finding healing through giving back.

Advocacy and Combating Antisemitism

• ✊ Montana Tucker, granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, uses her social media platform to combat antisemitism and advocate for the children affected by the Oct. 7 attacks.
• ✈️ Having visited Israel seven times since Oct. 7, Tucker recently traveled to Gaza, specifically Rafah, to counter propaganda and show that Israel is facilitating aid.
• 🕊️ She emphasizes her commitment to using her platform to stand for humanity and reveal the truth, even if it means risking her life.

Perceptions of Safety and Identity

• ⚠️ Lee Sasi expresses that America is no longer a fully safe space for Jews, recalling historical instances of Jews being turned away during World War II.
• 😥 She shares the terror of being a Jew in America today, finding it difficult to disclose her identity to classmates and colleagues due to fear.
• 🤫 Sasi often keeps her Jewish identity to herself when around non-Jewish people, highlighting the pervasive uncertainty and anxiety.

Moving Towards Shared Humanity

• 🤝 Chris Cuomo expresses hope for a future where individuals do not have to hide their identity and emphasizes the need to return to understanding shared humanity and interdependence.
• ✨ He commends both Lee and Montana for their respective approaches to advocacy, one quiet and the other loud and proud, and offers his support.