Countless words have described the horrific events of Oct. 7, 2023.
Extreme Trauma takes a different tack. It is the only book to identify the “silver lining” – the incredible Israeli resilience – that emerged from that dark day. While squarely addressing the psychopathological issues of Hamas’s rape practices, Extreme Trauma dares to offer a message of hope – that through newfound unity, Israel and the Jewish people will survive and thrive. This is a hard book to read emotionally, yet hard to put down motivationally.
Extreme Trauma corrects false narratives and provides individuals of conscience with the essential talking points to push back against misinformation and denialists.
Caveat: This book is rated 18+ on Amazon.com.

Extreme Trauma: Oct. 7 as an Outlier in Human Potential is more than a book—it is a mission. Compiled by Dr. Moshe Kaplan and published by the Be A Mensch Foundation, it gathers the voices of leading influencers, journalists, and essayists to confront the horror of October 7th while illuminating the extraordinary resilience of the Jewish people.

Our purpose is twofold: to provide clarity in the face of global misinformation, and to strengthen Jewish and non-Jewish students on college campuses who are struggling against antisemitism, denial, and distortion. With endorsements from Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, the book is being distributed across universities, faith communities, and policy circles.

Working in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jewish and Israel advocacy organizations on college campuses, we will be utilizing Extreme Trauma as the foundation for advocacy workshops and seminars about how Jewish students can defend themselves against baseless hate, lies, and anti-Jewish violence by being armed with the truth about October 7th and antisemitism. 

In order to make copies of Extreme Trauma and this critical advocacy program available to as many college students as possible, we will be collaborating with the Israeli embassy and consulates across North America to host events that raise awareness of our Jewish Future Initiative and charitable donations to fund book sponsorships, study groups and advocacy curricula.

We also have plans to help fund Israel programs for North American Jewish students as research shows that this is one of the most effective ways to ensure Jewish continuity and that Jewish youth remain connected to their Jewish identity.

Our Jewish Future Initiative equips the next generation with knowledge, perspective, and the moral courage to stand strong.