How to Respond to Comments about Israel
Talking Points from Boundless Israel
Organizations for Donations
Magen David Adom (the Israeli equivalent of the Red Cross)
The Assuta Ashdod Hospital which is treating those who are wounded in southern Israel, and has expressed the need for additional medical supplies
United Hatzalah, a community based volunteer EMS organization which provides services free of charge.
412 Friends of Zahal, This nonprofit is operated by BSJC members who are already very active with donations going straight to affected communities. Mailing address for checks: 412 Friends of Zahal, 6820 Juniata Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Email: 412zahal@gmail.com.
Local Mental Health & Emotional Support
JFCS Grief Support Group (virtual) - Attendance requires pre-registration. Call JFCS to sign up at 412-389-1417. This group will be offered every other Monday beginning Monday October 16th from 5:00-6:00.
UpStreet Pittsburgh (counseling for ages 12-22)
NEW 10-29-23 - Resiliency Resources PDF
Context for Kids and College Students
(provided by Beth El Congregation of the SH)
NEW 10-29-23 - Counseling and Other Services (Federation link)
NEW 10-29-23 - Zoom talk with Jewish teens - register here
Talking with Kids (for preschoolers, elementary, middle, and high schoolers)
https://www.kveller.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-whats-happening-in-israel-right-now/How College Students Can Stand with Israel https://www.instagram.com/p/CyL90gargp9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&img_index=1
Preparing for Antisemitic and Anti-Israel Bias on Campus https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/how-can-i-be-prepared-antisemitic-and-anti-israel-bias-campus
Tools for Dealing with Antisemitic and Anti-Israel Incidents on Campus
https://www.adl.org/think-plan-act