Here are some helpful resources for you to better understand Israel and its current crisis. Thanks to the many people and organizations who have worked to compile these resources, including The Union for Reform Judaism and Jewish Federation of Broward County.
The worldwide Reform Movement is standing in solidarity and mourning with the people and State of Israel. We pray for a swift end to the war, healing for those injured, and the safe return of all those taken captive by Hamas.
Resources
Trusted News Sources
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- AIPAC brings together Democrats and Republicans to advance our shared mission. Building bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship. https://www.aipac.org
- CAMERA – Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis – a media-monitoring, research organization devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. https://www.camera.org
- Foundation For the Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. https://www.fdd.org
- i24 News – English news feed. I24NEWS brings you the biggest news and stories from the Middle East, Israel and around the world. https://www.i24news.tv/en
- Israel Defense Forces – We are the Israel Defense Forces. Defense is our mission, security is our goal. https://www.idf.il/en
- The Jerusalem Post – Middle East and Israel News https://www.jpost.com/israel-news
- Jewish News Syndicate – JNS – Stay connected to the latest updates from Israel and the Jewish world. https://www.jns.org
- StandWithUs is an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism. https://www.standwithus.com
- TPS (Tazpit Press Service) is Israel’s independent news agency. It is the only Israel-based news service that directly gathers and disseminates real time factual information from events as they occur as well as a full range of materials about the country for use by local and international news organizations. https://tps.co.il
Other Resources
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- Watch the March for Israel – Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | National Mall, Washington, DC
- Watch Rabbi Rick Jacobs’s October 14 MSNBC appearance, in which he condemns Hamas’s attack on Israel, encourages continued U.S. support for Israel, and articulates the moral imperative to protect Jewish and Palestinian civilians by eliminating Hamas’s terrorist infrastructure.
- Read and watch Rabbi Rick Jacobs’ Shabbat Message of Compassion and Strength
- There have seen a number of deeply troubling posts on social media that are antisemitic, anti-Israel, and/or contain misinformation or disinformation. This guide can help you respond to these posts online.
- View the statement from Reform leaders responding to Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.
- Is it Antisemitism? If It Is, Now What? Guidance for a Post-October 7th World
- Resources for Families
- The URJ has compiled a toolkit with resources to help parents talk with their children about the current situation in Israel in an authentic, age-appropriate manner.
- Here’s How to Talk to Your Kids About the Violence in Israel and Gaza
- Articulating Your Support for Israel Under Fire
- Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
How to Help
Financial Support
- Make a donation through Temple Dor Dorim.
- What You Can Do to Help Israel at this Time – A partial list of organizations to support.
- Other organizations to support.
- American Friends of ALYN Hospital – https://alynus.org
- American Friends of Sheba Medical Center – https://www.afsmc.org
- Friends of Samson Assuta Ashdod Hospital – https://www.assutaashdodfriends.org
- Jewish National Fund – USA – https://my.jnf.org/israel-resilience-campaign/TDDRS
- Leo Baeck Education Center (feeding children and families) – http://leobaeckhaifa.org/support-us
- Thank Israeli Soldiers – https://thankisraelisoldiers.org
- Support Israel through buying Israel Bonds
Other Support
- Urge UN Secretary General António Guterres to help secure the release of the hostages in Gaza by working with the international community.
- Wear your blue ribbon. Share a photo of your tribute or the below graphic on social media with the hashtags #ShineYourLight #BlueRibbonsforIsrael #BringThemHome. Visit our partner, Blue Ribbons for Israel, to download additional social media graphics and banners that feature the names and faces of the hostages, as well as printable postcards to distribute in your community or congregation.
- Take care of yourself – Wellness Resources for the Situation in Israel
Volunteer in Israel
If you’re visiting Israel during the war, or living here, you can make a meaningful contribution with the gift of your time.
