Ruptured: Jewish Women in Australia Reflect on Life Post - October 7

"A powerful and deeply personal collection that gives voice to a community forever changed by October 7."

On October 7, 2023, everything changed. For Australia's Jewish community, the aftershocks continue to be felt every day.

In Ruptured: Jewish Women in Australia Reflect on Life Post–October 7, thirty-six Australian Jewish women share deeply personal essays about identity, resilience, fear, belonging, and hope in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks on Israel.

Contributors include acclaimed journalist Ramona Koval, author Dani Valent, former political prisoner Kylie Moore-Gilbert, writer Kerri Sackville, musician Deborah Conway, author Rachelle Unreich, Olympic race walker Jemima Montag, actress Dena Amy Kaplan, and novelist Elise Esther Hearst, among many others.

Their stories are as varied as their backgrounds. From representing Australia on the world stage while confronting antisemitism, to speaking publicly against Jew-hatred, to finding solace through art, family, faith, and community, each essay offers an honest and moving account of life after October 7.

Together, these voices explore the profound rupture created by that day while searching for understanding, resilience, and connection. The result is a powerful portrait of a community navigating grief, courage, identity, and the enduring challenge of finding hope in a changed world.

Essential reading for anyone seeking to better understand the personal impact of October 7 and the experiences of Jewish women in contemporary Australia.