From Rabbi Benjamin David:  Our Hearts are in the East & I Stand with Israel

Donation Opportunities:

American Friends of Magen David Adom – Your donation ensures that Magen David Adom’s 33,000 paramedics, EMTS, first responders, and first-aid providers — volunteers and staff — have the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat all injured and ill people in Israel. Ambulances and Lifesaving Vehicles.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Philly Stands with Israel Fund

Resources for our Community:

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Resource Page

https://go.jewishphilly.org/philly-stands-with-israel

Honor a Hostage

 

KI Stands with Israel bracelets!

Show your support for Israel!! Now available in the Temple Office. 1 for $3 or 2 for $5, Youth and Adult sizes available.

All proceeds go to Israeli charities.

 

You can also help Israel by:

  1. Donating at jewishphilly.org/emergency
  2. Doing a B’Nai Mitzvah Project or Tribute at jewishphilly.org/specialprojects
  3. Urging elected officials to stand with Israel at jewishphilly.org/advocate
  4. Learning how to combat online disinformation at jewishphilly.org/disinformation
  5. Sending a card, message or video of care to victims at jewishphilly.org/message
  6. Learning about events and opportunities to support Israel that are happening in your community and other resources at jewishphilly.org/israel-resource

Instagram accounts to follow:

 

Books to Read:
The Genius of Israel (Senor and Singer)
Israel: A Simple Guide to the Misunderstood Country (Tishby)
Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn (Gordis)

Philly Stands With Israel: Community Resources

How You Can Support Israel During This Time of Great Tragedy and Mourning

https://urj.org/blog/how-you-can-support-israel-during-time-great-tragedy-and-mourning?utm_medium=email&utm_content=2023_10_11

Here’s How to Talk to Your Kids About the Violence in Israel and Gaza

https://www.kveller.com/heres-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-the-violence-in-israel-and-gaza/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

How to Talk to Children About the Conflict in Israel

https://reformjudaism.org/how-talk-children-about-conflict-israel?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Know the Facts and the Issues

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn9spWvsCBvcpNxp3u0eu_S3uwO47u2iN

Prayer Vigil in Solidarity For Israel ~ Recorded Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Hosted by the Old York Road Kehillah in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Old York Road Kehillah Participating Organizations:

Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Beth Sholom Congregation, Congregation Kol Ami, Gratz College, Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, Old York Road Temple – Beth Am, and Perelman Jewish Day School