Jewish communities everywhere reacted with horror at last year’s Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. But the approaching one-year commemoration of the assault hits home particularly hard in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community.

Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide. And this year, for many,

Commemorative events include large public gatherings, intimate discussions with Oct. 7 survivors and cultural happenings.

The anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel takes place during the Jewish High Holy Days. It's a time of ending things that need to be ended in order begin things that need to be begun.