Nissim Louk, the father of Shani Louk who was murdered on October 7, reflects on the pain of losing his daughter and the ongoing challenges faced by Jewish communities worldwide. He recounts a recent massacre at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, underscoring that Jewish suffering is not confined by geography. Louk expresses deep sorrow over a lawsuit filed against Rabbi Shmuley Boteach by his New York residential building for holding a small memorial in honor of Shani, arguing that this legal action represents a moral failure and an attempt to suppress Jewish grief and memory.

He criticizes the phenomenon of Jews who publicly defend Israel but are unwilling to allow mourning within their own communities, calling out what he describes as 'Not In My Backyard Zionism.' Louk urges the building's board to withdraw the lawsuit and allow his daughter's memory to be honored, emphasizing that remembrance is an act of decency, not activism. He concludes with a resolute message that Jewish memory and mourning must not be silenced, no matter the location or discomfort it may cause.