Once again, on a holy day of the Jewish calendar, the people of Israel have come under attack. Once again, the brave military forces of the State of Israel are responding and will defend our beloved Jewish state.
And, once again, the Jewish Federations across North America will act immediately and comprehensively to support our brothers and sisters as they defend Israel.
The needs are still evolving in Israel. We will update as we know more.
When collective action is needed, Jewish Federations are there.
Am Yisrael Chai.
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Additional Background and Resources
Daily updates from Jewish Federations Israel office:
Wednesday December 6, 2023
Monday December 4, 2023
Friday December 1, 2023
Wednesday November 29, 2023
Monday November 27, 2023
Wednesday November 22, 2023
Important Information and Resource
Critical Information for Family and Friends in Israel
Requests for Donations of Equipment for Soldiers
Overseas Volunteers in Israel
Hamas:
Hamas is an Iranian-backed Palestinian terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip and openly seeks the destruction of Israel. Since 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza have launched over 20,000 rockets and mortars at Israel, carried out more than one hundred suicide bombings, and dug dozens of terror tunnels into Israeli communities—all at the expense of the people of Gaza.
Why Does Hamas Fire Rockets into Israel?
Hamas's Control Over Gaza
AIPAC Briefing 1-pager on Hamas
Iran as largest state sponsor of terror:
Iran views Hamas as a proxy and uses the terrorist organization to pursue its ultimate goal of destroying Israel. Iran and Hamas work together to prevent Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation. In recent years, Tehran has contributed upwards of $70 million per year in financial and military support to Hamas.
Jewish Values and Prayer During War in Israel.
Resources for Parents:
Webinar Recording: "HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT ISRAEL TODAY"
PJ Library videos to Help Parents and Kids Talk About Scary Situations