In the fight against antisemitism and in the defence of Israel, those of us on the front lines often find ourselves battered by the relentless nature of the struggle. Every day brings fresh assaults — graffiti on synagogues, distortions in the media, venom on campus, or institutional condemnations of Israel. And yet, sometimes, we must take a step back to recognize, celebrate, and thank those who have stepped out of their ordinary lives since October 7 to fight back.