With its echoes of the attacks during the Yom Kippur War fifty years ago to this day, we are heartsick to awaken to Hamas’ coordinated terror operation on yet another holy day for our people. While our extended Jewish family in Israel has responded to this as a declared State of War, the specific and deliberate targeting of civilians for indiscriminate murder, abduction, and hostage-taking is one of the most heinous acts of terrorism in Israel’s history. We stand with Israel in its defense against this insidious invasion, and we pray that she will find the courage and resilience to endure the coming days as the tragic toll unfolds.
You can support Israel through donations to the following organizations.
Aid to Soldiers and Families
Brothers and Sisters in Arms*: IDF Veterans for a Jewish and Democratic Israel
Ach Gadol: Supporting lone soldiers
American-Israel Democracy Coalition (AID Coalition): Donations at this link directly support housing for evacuees on the Gaza border
American Zionist Movement: Providing clothing and other essentials for soldiers and evacuees
Bayit Brigade*: Providing supplies, transportation, and financial assistance to Israeli soldiers
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF): Collecting donations for Israeli soldiers
HIAS: Provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world
Israel Democracy HQ (Chofshei B’Arzeinu)*: Providing protective gear for soldiers, food convoys to hospitals, transportation to safe areas, and more.
JGive: Providing protective gear to Israeli soldiers
Jewish National Fund (JNF): Providing temporary housing, fire and rescue and civil defense equipment, respite activities, psychological support, and more
Latet Israeli Humanitarian Aid*: Aiding Israeli people and security forces on the front line with food and hygiene products
Leket Israel: Provides food supplies and basic goods to families
OneFamily*: Ensures victims of terror and war receive government benefits, and provides therapeutic treatment for those experiencing trauma
PEF Israel: Will provide emotional support and resources to youth, elderly and others in harm’s way
General Support
NEW! End the Silence: Sign a petition, launched by Hadassah, condemning sexual violence
Jewish Federations of North America*: Protecting and enhancing the well-being of Jews worldwide through meaningful contributions to community, Israel and civil society
Jafina.org: Jewish Agency for Israel – North American Council
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW): Support the NCJW’s Israel Granting Program Emergency Appeal
Resilience Campaign 2023: Organized by the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ)
The 10/7 Project: An organized effort to counter the disinformation about the attacks of October 7th and Israel’s response, especially aimed at the key media and government influencers
Urge Congress to Support the Supplemental Aid Package for Israel: Support the bipartisan aid package passed by the Senate on February 13, including emergency funding for Israel and $400 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Urge Congress To Fight Antisemitism on TikTok: The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, passed by the House of Representatives on March 13 with a vote of 352-65, aims to combat antisemitic content on online platforms like TikTok. Call on Senators to support the bill and take a crucial step in fighting antisemitism
Medical & Mental Health Support
America-Israel Democracy Coalition (AID Coalition)*: Pro-democracy activists have shifted their focus to supporting Israelis in this time of war.
American Friends of Magen David Adom: Israel’s equivalent of the Red Cross
Eran*: Emotional first aid by telephone and internet
Hadassah Hospital*: Support Hadassah’s hospitals in Jerusalem
Natal*: Provides mental health support to Israelis experiencing trauma
Soroka Hospital*: Support one of Israel’s leading medical centers
United Hatzalah of Israel*: Volunteer EMS
Zaka Israel*: Provides safety equipment, medical supplies, first aid kits, and more to first responders in Israel
Other Ways to Get Involved
Authentic Israel: Volunteer to help Israelis in need
Help send Haggadot to Israeli families this Passover
*Donations to these organizations may be match-eligible for purposes of corporate giving. Please speak to your HR team for more details.
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