Keren Friedman-Peleg, The College of Management-Academic Studies

In this online lecture, an anthropologist of mental health in Israel will explore the cultural work of those who experienced the violence of October 7 inside their homes and in their communities, aimed at making sense of the worst massacre of Jews in generations. Based on in-depth interviews and participant observations conducted in the aftermath of Hamas’s attack, this talk will shed light on how secular Israelis have used biblical verses, traditional ritual practices, and interconnected collective memories to provide a sense of rootedness and order amid emotional and political turmoil. They have anchored their experiences of trauma and resilience within a network of religious and social texts and contexts.

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