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 IL (The Press Service of Israel) is Israel’s only independent news agency. It is the 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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- 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
- Take care of yourself – Wellness Resources for the Situation in Israel
How to Help
Financial Support
- American Friends of Magen David Adom – Magen David Adom is there for the people
of Israel when medical emergencies arise – no matter where in Israel they live. - United Hatzalah is a community-based volunteer emergency medical services (EMS) organization committed to providing the fastest response to medical emergencies across Israel even prior the arrival of ambulances and completely free of charge.
- ZAKA – Founded in 1995, ZAKA is Israel’s dominant non-governmental rescue and recovery organization, with over 3,000 volunteers deployed around the country, on call 24/7 to respond to any terror attack, disaster or accident immediately, professionally and with the necessary equipment.
- Jewish National Fund – Building a bright, beautiful future for the people and land of Israel
- Thank Israeli Soldiers supports initiatives that embrace, educate, and empower the brave men and women who serve Israel throughout their service and into civilian life, to help create a stronger and more unified society.
- Support Israel through buying Israel Bonds
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.
