In addition to these resources (which are not exhaustive), please know your clergy, your educators, your youth professionals are there to support you. If you would like additional resource, please feel free to reach out to me at the Center for Jewish Philanthropy, acohen@phoenixcjp.org. We are all here to help the best we can.
Stand with Us: Hamas War with Israel FAQs https://www.standwithus.com/situationroom
Boundless Israel Conversation Points: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EOK5DqgiH_fqnJ7iVO693VPLyIGGr0wu/view
ADL: https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/tips-engaging-and-disengaging-social-media
If you encounter any anti-Semitic activity, our Arizona ADL Community Manager is Sarah Kader skader@adl.org 480-773-3564. She is a fantastic resource.
JFCS is a local resource to help with people who in need of mental health support. Your two main contacts are: Kathy Rood Kathy.rood@jfcsaz.org and Jessica Bozek jessica.bozek@jfcsaz.org
National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/supporting-youth-affected-by-the-violence-in-israel-and-gaza-tips-for-families-and-educators
Web Resources:
Understanding the War: Jewish Unpacked https://jewishunpacked.com/october-2023-israel-hamas-war-we-answer-your-faqs/
The ICenter Resources – comprehensive list: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1daILxIoMLa-LpyeIjw8TVnBjuk_4pEyy/view
News Sources:
https://www.timesofisrael.com/
https://swordsofiron.info/point-of-the-day (Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism)
Taking Action:
https://www.evjcc.org/lone-soldier-project/
JFNA Jewish Federations of North America https://form.jotform.com/232792945496978
Websites that I have found quite helpful:
https://educator.jewishedproject.org/content/talking-teens-about-operation-iron-swords
https://jewishunpacked.com/october-2023-israel-hamas-war-we-answer-your-faqs/
https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/hamas-attack-israel-kills-hundreds-people
This is not an exhaustive collection of resources. I hope you and your family find them helpful and not overwhelming. Sending love and prayers for peace.
