Israel Resources
USCJ Community Prayer Requests
We are coming together as a community to provide comfort and strength in this dire moment in the history of the State of Israel and Am Yisrael. Please use this form to list anyone affected by the war in Israel that we should pray for as a community. Click here to view the names of those we keep in our prayers.
We stand in solidarity with those who have been kidnapped and their families, and pray for their redemption. And we offer courage and strength for all who are in shelters seeking safety. Our prayers are with the brave defenders in the IDF, Israel’s security forces, and first responders.
Crisis Response
- US Department of State assistance request form for American citizens stranded in Israel
- Do you have a vacation home in Israel? WZO needs your help.
Report Antisemitism
Please report any instance of antisemitism, including social media posts, to the ADL. The White House security briefing advised that the ADL and FBI are working together on all reports. Report here: https://www.adl.org/report-incident
- Do not engage with protestors.
- Report antisemitic email messages as “Phishing”
- Report and block antisemitic social media messages.
- ALL threats of violence – specific or vague – must be reported to the ADL.
Please review the Secure Community Network tip sheet for protests and civil unrest.
ADL Center on Extremism Public Briefing
ADL Think. Plan. Act. Tools for Responding to Antisemitic and Anti-Israel Incidents on Campus
Tefillah Resources
- A Prayer for Israel in this Time of War by Rabbi Naomi Levy
- A Prayer for the Shmini Atzeret War from The Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami
- A Prayer for the Shmini Atzeret War en español from The Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami
- A Prayer for the Shmini Atzeret War en français from The Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami
- Koren Prayer for Israel
- Koren Prayer for IDF
- Koren Prayer for Missing/Captured Individuals
- Acheinu Lyrics
- Vigil Program Script from Rabbi Aderet Drucker, The Den Collective
- Poems for Jerusalem
- Prayer by Rabbi David Wolpe
- Prayer for Israel at War by Rabbi Michael Knopf
- Prayer for the Current War by Rabbi Gil Nativ
- A Statement from Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal from the Masorti Global Prayer Gathering
- Hillel International Script for Prayer Vigil
- Psalms and Prayers for Israel compiled by ExploringJudaism.org
- Prayers & Tefillah Resources from ExploringJudaism.org
- D’var Torah from Masorti Israel’s David Arias, a reservist called to IDF duty last week
- Songs for Israel, playlist curated by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, CA
- Poem by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, “One Dove’s Pluck”
- Prayer by Rabbi Pollack- Masorti Congregation Kehilat Sinai in Tel Aviv
- Prayer for Israel by Rabbi Moshe Smolkin, Adath Israel Congregation, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Worldwide Kabbalat Shabbat- USCJ prayer booklet
- Masorti Solidarity Shabbat Resources
Tzedakah (Fundraising)
Please note, not every entity claiming to collect charity for Israel is a legitimate actor. We at USCJ have vetted and trust the following three links to give aid where it is most needed.
JFNA statement on the misinformation of equipment shortages
- Jewish Funders Network
- Masorti Foundation Emergency Fund- Donations from USA | Donations from International
- Jewish Federation of North America
- Jewish Canada- Israel Emergency Fund
- Schecter Institute (Israel) Emergency Fund
Webinar/ Briefings Recordings
- Masorti Olami Security Briefing recording featuring retired IDF Major General Noam Tibon
- Jewish Educators Project recording “How to Talk to Children about Israel Today”
- Consulate General of Israel in New York briefing (continuously updated)– Content warning: contains graphic statistics.
- SCN National Update On Domestic Security Guidance Amidst Hamas Terrorist Attacks On Israel
Security Resources
- SCN Cybersecurity Checklist
- SCN Top 10 Security Concerns for Outdoor Services & Events
- Low-Cost and No-Cost Security Measures for Jewish Facilities
Workplace Resources
- Workplace resources for Jewish Organizations
- Park Avenue Synagogue’s 7 ways to act now
- Park Avenue Synagogue’s 7 ways to act now en français
- Park Avenue Synagogue’s 7 ways to act now en español
- NAASE template for Solidarity Shabbat email blast
- Guidance & Templates for Corporate Leaders
- Letter Template to Ask Allies for Statements of Support
- ADL Hamas Backgrounder
- ADL Gaza Strip Backgrounder
- Anti-Israel Activism on U.S. Campuses, 2022-2023
- Tips for Engaging and Disengaging on Social Media
Family Resources
- Talking to Children about war
- Talking to Kids about the war in Israel
- Family resource in Hebrew
- NewCAJE: Talking to children about war
- PJ Library: Talking to children about difficult situations
- How to prevent exposure to graphic media
- Tips for discussing Israel with children with disabilities and mental health needs
- Jewish Educators Project recording “How to Talk to Teens about Israel”
- Kveller: How to Talk to Kids about Violence in Israel
- Unpacked for Educators: Teach with Nuance
- Responding to Questions and Misinformation: Talking Points from Boundless Israel
- Canadian Jewish News: How to Talk to Anxious Kids About The Conflict in Israel
- IsraelLINK 6 Steps Your Family Can Take Now
- Facing Crisis in Israel: Talking to Our Grandchildren about Difficult Times
Mental Health Resources
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