Support Israel

We give to support Israel

Your material support is greatly and urgently needed. Please do and give what you can. Here is a list of resources for donations and assistance:

Places to donate:

• Magen David Adom serves as the Israeli Red Cross.  Purchases ambulances and life saving vehicles, trains EMTs and paramedics, stores and distributes blood for IDF and hospitals.
• Natal calls itself the Israeli trauma and resiliency center.  Serves as a multidisciplinary treatment center, provides trauma prevention, serves as a trauma training center for mental health professionals
• One family establishes centers for victims and their families.   Provides financial legal, and psychological services.
• Trauma for good provides financial, legal, and psychological services to victims of post trauma from the Israeli armed forces and rescue teams.
• Zaka identifies victims of terrorist attacks and disasters, helping victims when possible and preserving the dignity of the dead when necessary.  Sends aid missions to disasters around the world.
• United Hatzolah  serves as a volunteer Israeli red cross.  Provides fast response to medical emergencies around Israel.
• Eran First responder network by phone and/or online.  Helps people experiencing emotional distress and to provide initial mental assistance and information, while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity
• Brothers for life injured soldiers helping other injured soldiers recover physically and mentally including family counseling, connecting with others of similar background (e.g. women soldiers, veterans)
• FIDF friends of the IDF an organization authorized to collect charitable donations on behalf of the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces across the United States of America provides among others critically needed temporary field hospitals and intensive care ambulances.
• Chayal el Chayal home away from home for IDF Lone Soldiers Home
• Lone soldier center provides material help and places to stay for new immigrant soldiers, foreign volunteers and Israeli volunteers and their families
• The base offers shabbat meals to lone soldiers
• Nevut supports lone soldiers and their families, Making sure soldiers have flights, gear and vital support.
• Hadassah Through education, advocacy, and youth development, and its support of medical care and research at Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah enhances the health and lives of people in Israel, the United States and worldwide.
• JGive (Help the Kibbutzim victims) A non-profit social impact organization with the goal of growing the culture of giving in Israel and to Israel.

We support our children at home

It can be hard to process these events for ourselves, let alone with our children. The suggestions listed below can help guide your conversations so that you are better able to inform and support your child.

• Follow your child’s lead: To understand the scope of their knowledge, allow your child to drive the conversation and tell you what they know by asking if they’ve heard anything in the news.
• Validate their feelings and reaffirm their safety: Assure your child they are allowed to feel scared or confused. Emphasize ways you and their educators work to protect them at home and school.
• Use age-appropriate explanations: With a younger child, you can provide simple, concise information. For an older child, listen to their opinions and discuss global religious and political conflict in a way you feel comfortable.
• Let them ask questions: You can confirm they have accurate information and debunk any misconceptions they may have. You can also help them identify their feelings by opening the dialogue with them.
• Offer support: Remind them that you are available to talk and continue to check in on their feelings. It should not just be a one-time conversation.

It is normal to experience a range of emotions in the wake of violence, including anxiety, depression, anger, and fear. Please know that we are here for you and your children, should you wish to talk. You can also access these Wellness Resources for further support.

Other Resources

How to Have Age-Appropriate Conversations about Israel

How to Talk to Your Kids about the Violence in Israel

Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News

Talking about Israel with Children with Cognitive Disabilities

USCJ Resources

May we continue to support each other through these challenging times, offering prayers, support, and care.