INDIANAPOLIS - It was a solemn day of reflection for Jewish people all across the world on Monday, as gatherings took place to reflect on the Hamas terror attacks in Israel that happened a year ago. Posters outside the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation contained the many faces and names of hostages of the ongoing war. More than 800 people gathered at the house of worship for an evening of prayer. Israel marks one year since Oct. 7 attacks "October 6 was a beautiful day in Israel," described Gadi Boukai, who is from Israel and has a daughter still living in Israel. "And then the next day Hamas decided to take this action.” More than 6,000 miles away from Israel, the pain from the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack is still felt right here in the Circle City. It was a day many Jews say changed everything.  "It is still October 7, 2023, for many Jews around the world," said Irwin Levin, a Lay Leader in the Jewish community. For many gathered Monday night, it is still hard to believe a year has passed. The grief on this anniversary still feels deeply personal.  "It’s been an incredibly difficult year," said Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council President Eli Isaaks. "I think if you told us nine months ago, eight months ago, seven months ago that we would still be here mourning the loss or the captivity of over 100 hostages, that the situation would have escalated in the way that it has, we would’ve all been surprised.” Of the more than 800 people who attended the vigil, some even have family, friends and loved ones in Israel. As war wages on 365 days later, there is constant concern for their safety.  "Pose and ask yourself," Boukai reflected. "What would I do if my kids were in a place that is shattered by missiles from Iran or from Iraq?" Jewish Hoosiers said the Oct. 7 attack and the prolonged conflict are not the only things leaving a lasting mark.  "Antisemitism in America has gotten to a point that never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined," Levin said. Israeli military says it will launch operations on Lebanon’s southern coast Prayer and song throughout the commemorative evening gave a glimmer of hope, though.  Gov. Eric Holcomb even shared his support.  "Israel will once again, as it’s always been intended, be a safe haven for Jewish people to call home," Holcomb said. And as Jewish faithful enter the holiest time of the year, they call for continued solitude until peace arrives.  "Even though we are in survival mode now, we are strong and we are going to survive," Levin said.