Faces of October 7th

What is Faces of October Seventh?

We are a small team of young Jewish professionals who, in these dark times, have refused to be helpless. In the aftermath of October 7th, we launched a grassroots initiative to connect the world to the reality on the ground in Israel—not through headlines, but face-to-face with terror survivors themselves.

We needed to combat the lacking media coverage as well as the spreading misinformation and justification for the attack. Also, Jews and allies around the world needed empowerment and resilience in the face of increasing global antisemitism. And finally, the survivors themselves needed to share their heavy burden and feel the world's support. So we dove into action with nothing but conviction and our personal network to begin filling this urgent need.

Today, we’re a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that has coordinated itineraries for 20 different October 7th survivors, reaching over 400 communities worldwide, including over 100 college campuses. Each event is a platform for survivors to open up about their experience and answer questions, authentically connecting diverse audiences with Israeli reality and offering inspiration with their resilience. We work with synagogues of all denominations, churches, youth groups, high schools, interfaith centers, workplaces, and many other types of communities. Our work has enabled tens of thousands to meet a survivor in person, replacing statistics with lived human stories.

Our Mission:

Why This Matters

In a world flooded with buzzwords, misinformation, and misguiding headlines, we need authentic face-to-face conversation. It's dangerously easy to absorb surface-level narratives—what’s trending, what’s viral—without ever questioning the source or understanding the complexity. But when someone meets a survivor in person, asks them questions, and looks them in the eye, something shifts. It's no longer an abstract trend.

That’s why we believe face-to-face encounters are the most powerful tool we have. They challenge assumptions, open minds, and plant seeds of truth in ways that articles and posts never could. Through these moments, we empower people to speak up for Israel and the Jewish people—not from slogans, but from experience. We give communities the chance to come to their own understanding, through connection with real people.

This is more than education. It’s about dignity, healing, and standing up for truth, together.

Our Vision

We envision a world where thousands of communities across the globe have ample opportunity to learn about Israel and the Jewish world directly from the source, fostering genuine understanding between Jews and all peoples.

Why We Need Your Support

We’re a young nonprofit with limited resources — but a mission that cannot wait.

Right now, we’re turning away high schools, small synagogues, and interfaith community spaces that are ready to host a survivor but simply don’t have any budget to help us cover travel. These are often the communities that need it most, where misinformation is rampant and personal connection to Israel is minimal.

With your help, we can say yes to every single one of them. Your support allows us to subsidize survivor visits, bring these life-changing encounters to under-resourced communities, and ensure that no one misses out on the chance to connect personally with a survivor.

Your donation will also help us launch new initiatives that fight misinformation and strengthen resilience in bold and healing ways — programs that are ready to go but waiting on the funding to fly.

Thank you for making this work possible. Every dollar makes a difference. Please donate and show, let’s show the world what truth and resilience really look like.

For more information about Faces of October Seventh, visit our website, faceofoct7.com.