Since the brutal Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, life in Israel and for Jews around the world has changed. Here are some resources to help you navigate the situation.
The Current Situation
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Resources
A History of Gaza: From Jewish Friendly Roots to Hamas Terror State
Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice.
A Guide to Fighting Disinformation Online
Social Media Resource for Parents of teens from BBYO
Podcast recommendations from Times of Israel
Federation’s beneficiary partners in Israel
20% of funds raised by our local Annual Community Campaign are allocated to organizations in Israel and overseas. Learn more about the organizations you support, as they work towards a more equitable shared civil society for all Israelis.
Bishvil Hamachar*
For the past 15 years, Bishvil has been helping IDF soldiers overcome combat-related trauma to return to normal life.
Brothers & Sisters for Israel*
Brothers & Sisters for Israel is a 100% civilian volunteer operation that is currently the largest aid organization in Israel. The organization was formed to redefine civil assistance in Israel following the 10/7 Hamas attacks.
Ethiopian National Project
ENP works to address the greatest barriers to successful integration of Ethiopian Jewish immigrants (“olim”) and their children into Israeli society. ENP works tirelessly to prevent the creation of a black underclass in Israel by launching targeted, evaluated initiatives that enable community members to grasp their full potential.
Hand in Hand Schools
Hand in Hand is building inclusion and equality between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel through a growing network of bilingual, integrated schools and communities.
iRep
The Israel Religious Expression Platform (iRep) is an initiative of Jewish federations that works to encourage respect for diverse expressions of Judaism in Israel.
JDC Welfare Relief in the Former Soviet Union
Among other projects across the world, JDC provides life-saving aid to over 80,000 elderly Jewish people in the former Soviet Union.
Krembo Wings
Krembo Wings is a youth movement, the first and only of its kind in the world, for children and youth with and without special needs in Israel.
A New Way*
A New Way generates change by bringing together Jews and Arabs one-on-one, without mediators, to reduce prejudice and alienation and foster understanding, trust, and a deep-seated commitment to multicultural collaboration and shared citizenship.
Partnership2Gether
Partnership2Gether (P2G) Global Network, is a network for the promotion, empowerment and development of deep connections between Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide. The Ann Arbor area’s Partnership Community is Moshav Nahalal.
Ruca’s Farm
Ruca’s Farm is an organic agricultural farm located on Moshav Hemed, in central Israel. The farm operates a unique and intensive treatment program for Israeli veterans suffering from PTSD.
Youth Futures
Youth Futures partners teen mentors with at-risk children for a long-term period of cooperative learning and growth.
*Funded for the first time in 2024