The October 7 pogrom in Israel was the worst massacre of Jews since the days of the Holocaust, yet rather than rally to the victim's side with empathy and compassion, the international community has, confoundingly, exploded with Jew-hatred. Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred is therefore a profound and timely documentary that delves deeply into the roots of antisemitism and provides sobering revelations about the world's oldest hatred. Where does such unbridled hatred come from, and can it be harnessed into a force for good? Tragic Awakening answers these and so many other questions with unvarnished candor.—Shmuel Lome

If you are unable to attend, please note there will be a screening of the film later in the evening  at the Jewish Film Festival being held at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center. Additional details on that event came be found by visiting:  David Posnack JCC - Jewish Film Festival

Light Bites will be served. 

About Raphael Shore 

Raphael Shore is a renowned filmmaker, author, human rights advocate, and visionary educational entrepreneur. As the founder of OpenDor Media and the Clarion Project, Shore has been instrumental in shaping global conversations about Jewish identity, antisemitism, radical Islam, and the State of Israel. His impressive oeuvre spans 18 documentaries and 500 educational videos, including the award-winning films Beneath the Helmet, Obsession, and The Third Jihad, which have collectively reached over 150 million viewers worldwide. 

Shore's recent endeavors include the groundbreaking book Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew? Learning to Love the Lessons of Jew-Hatred, which delves into the origins and implications of antisemitism, and the feature film Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred. His works have sparked meaningful change, garnering extensive media coverage, screenings on Capitol Hill, and integration into NYPD training programs. In the aftermath of the October 7pogrom in Israel—the deadliest attack on Jews since Kristallnacht—Shore’s projects resonate with renewed urgency, offering critical insights for a world grappling with rising intolerance.

About Rawan Osman 

Rawan Osman is a Syrian-Lebanese-German activist dedicated to advancing peace and fostering dialogue between the Arab world and Israel. As the founder of Arabs Ask, Osman

champions open conversations and cultural understanding in pursuit of normalization and mutual respect. 

Currently pursuing a degree in Islamic and Jewish Studies at Heidelberg University, Osman brings an academic depth to her activism. She also serves as Chairwoman of PostOctober7 e. V. where she works to amplify the voices of advocates for peace. 

Osman’s prior roles include serving on the Executive Committee of PeaceComms, where she documented cases of persecution against Arab activists and political dissidents who support normalization with Israel. At Sharaka NGO, she organized speaking tours to promote the Abraham Accords. She facilitated Holocaust education programs for professionals and academics in Arab countries, fostering a new era of awareness and reconciliation.