Steven Windmueller, Ph.D. Contributes Essay, In the Aftermath of Terror: The American Jewish Story, Post October 7, to USC’s 23rd Casden Annual, A Shattered World, Jews and Israel After October 7th

In his essay Dr. Windmueller examines how the October 7 Hamas attack transformed American Jewish life—intensifying antisemitism, deepening divisions over Israel, and sparking renewed engagement through “The Awakening.” He explores themes of political isolation, cultural response, and unprecedented philanthropic mobilization, highlighting a community grappling with identity and solidarity in a changed world.