On October 7, 2024, King David High School held a poignant ceremony to commemorate the tragic events of one year prior, when Hamas terrorist attacks during Simchat Torah claimed over a thousand lives and displaced over 200,000 people. Madison and Noah opened the assembly, reflecting on the day that changed countless lives in Israel and around the world. A moment of silence followed, honouring the victims. Throughout the assembly, speakers like Danielle, Ziv, and Romy shared reflections on Israel’s ongoing struggles for security, the rise in global antisemitism, and how the events since October 7 have affected their lives. Tom recited the El Male Rachamim prayer, and several candles were lit in memory of the lives lost, the IDF soldiers still fighting, Lihi and Or, our shinshiniot, lit the candle for the displaced families, including those from King David’s sister school, Har Vagai. Netanel recited the Mi Sheberach for the IDF soldiers, reminding us of the ongoing fight to protect Israel.