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As the war in Israel continues to unfold, we at the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven want to make sure that you, our community, have the information you need.

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  • How Your Donations Are Helping

    Collective allocations decisions are made by Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel Emergency Campaign Allocations Committee, which meets regularly to discuss ongoing needs and review allocation proposals.

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  • Stay informed & updated without seeing triggering content on social media

    Click "Sign up" below to receive frequent email updates from the Jewish Federation about the war in Israel.

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  • Security

    We remain committed to the ongoing safety and security of the Greater New Haven Jewish community, our schools, local organizations, and our synagogues. Our Regional Security Advisor Michael Shanbrom, is working around the clock with local law enforcement to ensure our safety.

    Currently, there are no known threats to the local community. For comprehensive resources related to security for yourself, your place of work, or your place of worship, visit Secure Jewish CT.

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  • Contact Your Legislators

    Our Federal, State and local legislators have been stellar in showing their support for Israel during this tragedy…and we want to ensure that this support continues. Please use this link, and share it with your friends and neighbors, to message your U.S., State, and local legislators with one simple form.

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  • Medical Situation in Israel – Volunteers Needed

    The emergency medical situation and resources in Israel have been stretched thinner than ever before. The Israel Ministry of Health has set up a special web page for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and others, to sign up to volunteer if the situation continues to decline and they are no longer able to meet the medical needs for Israeli citizens. Please share this website with any medical professionals that you may know.

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EDUCATE YOURSELF

Jewish Education Project - Resources for teaching about Israel in crisis

For Heaven’s Sake Podcast – A brand new podcast from the Shalom Hartman Institute specifically addressing up to date topics about the war in Israel

Video Update on Israel (10.10.23) – Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joins the UJA Federation of New York for an update on the situation in Israel

Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) is hosting daily webinars sponsored by Jewish Federations and the Jewish Agency. A rotating team of top analysts of Israeli military affairs, the US-Israel relationship, Israel’s political system and the country’s diverse society, will speak every Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 - 11:30 am ET by Zoom.

For those looking for help, critical information about the situation on the ground, or other assistance, see this resource page put together by Jewish Federations

See this Jewish Federations update on requests for personal protective equipment which are circulating

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Israel at War: Managing Trauma – from Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services

If you are seeking counseling for yourself or your loved ones, please click this link to contact Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven at griefgroups@jfsnh.org.

ADVICE & RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

PJ Library Hub for young families

Today Show – How to talk to children about war

Thank Israeli Soldiers - write to and thank Israeli soldiers

Israel Forever - write to and thank Israeli soldiers

 

What Do Our Former Young Emissaries Think About the War in Israel?

 

Israel Needs Your Support

 

Even though the war in Israel is only a few days old, there is much that is needed. And while the full extent of their needs is yet to develop, your donation now will help our partners on the ground provide shelter for those who have lost their homes, trauma response for the victims, re-supplying hospital emergency departments, and even covering the cost of funerals.