Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here's the latest update:
- As fighting continues, following the collapse of the ceasefire, three more soldiers ...
Federation Updates
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Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here's the latest update:
- The week-long ceasefire in Gaza ended this morning after Israel and Hamas failed to ...
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Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here's the latest update:
Since October 7 :
- 1,225 Israelis have been killed, including 395 soldiers.
- 88 host...
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Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here's the latest update:
- As part of a deal negotiated by Qatar (with assistance from the United States and Eg...
Federation's Solidarity Mission to Israel
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Written by Alan Viterbi on November 30, 2023
Thank you for having joined me on this journey. This is the final installment of my travel notes, covering our last day in Israel. While I will be...
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Written by Rabbi Jason Nevarez on November 30, 2023
Our last day on this solidarity mission was both emotional and inspirational. We head back to San Diego and will begin to sharing our stories ...
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Written by Rabbi Yael Ridberg on November 30, 2023
Rebbe Nahman of Bratslav taught: Every person must cross a very, very narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to succumb to fear. On this ...
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Written by Alan Viterbi on November 29, 2023
Today we visited the “temporary” homes for the survivors of Kfar Azza and Nachal Oz, a unique therapy facility staffed by hundreds of volunteer ps...
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Blue Ribbons For Israel
#BlueRibbonsForIsrael are a symbol of support for the people who were kidnapped by Hamas. We wear them in the hope of their safe return. We wear them so their families know we haven’t forgotten their loved ones. People from across the globe – from different nationalities, ethnicities, ages, and generations – are coming together to wear #BlueRibbonsForIsrael. Now you can, too. Visit www.blueribbonsforisrael.org or join us at upcoming Federation events to pick one up.
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San Diego Vigil for Israel - October 10, 2023
Jewish Federations Update on Israel Crisis - October 8, 2023
Resources for Talking to Your Children About Israel
Israel is living a nightmare this weekend. Our hearts ache for the people of Israel.
PJ Library and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation have a deep, unshakable connection to the State of Israel. We are proud to share stories with families around the globe that celebrate Israel and promote a sense of responsibility to the country and its people. And we are proud to reach hundreds of thousands of Israeli children and their families each month through PJ Library’s Hebrew-language counterpart, Sifriyat Pijama, and Arabic-language companion program, Maktabat al-Fanoos.
Processing the horrific attack on Israel is difficult. Explaining it to a child can feel borderline impossible. It’s helpful to:
1. Take the cues from your child
2. Model calm
3. Be reassuring
4. Help children express their feelings
5. Be developmentally appropriate
If you are struggling, as many of us are, to navigate conversations about events in Israel with your children or grandchildren, links and resources are available on the PJ Library website, including:
- General information about Israel
- Understanding the map of Israel
- How to talk to kids about scary situations
- How to talk to children about antisemitism
Other Resources
Remembering Ofir Libstein Z''L
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