One Day in October by Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach is a compilation of stories from forty people and tells the heroic actions they took on October 7th, 2023. This book must be read in multiple sittings; it is too overwhelming – emotionally and in other ways – to do otherwise. Each story brings tears, and along with those tears, it brings an overwhelming sense of pride.

As you read, you understand that these are stories of YOUR PEOPLE – these people of strength and courage. You feel a great optimism because you just know these – YOUR PEOPLE – are incredibly resilient and they will rebuild and replenish their lives and the lives of all Jews, as they stand strong and proud! And you carry this strength and pride and resilience into yourself and ask, “What can I do to help MY PEOPLE in Israel and the United States fight against those who would harm us just for being who we are?” And the idea of KOL YISRAEL AVERIM ZEH BAZEH flows through your mind and your heart and your veins .

Each of these stories is a demonstration of that axiom.