By collectively raising $115,000 to provide a Life Support Ambulance to MDA, we will be providing the ambulance, fully stocked with medical equipment and supplies, and providing for its shipment to Israel. CBJ and each other participating synagogue will have its name inscribed on the ambulance's doors letting the people of Israel know that we support them in this extraordinary time of need. As the ambulances are produced in Elkhart, Indiana, we will be able to gather as a community to celebrate our achievement and to see the ambulance before it ships to Israel.
JUF opened an Israel Emergency Fund to funnel vital support from our community to the Israeli people. Donate here.
Magen David Adom is supporting paramedics and first responders.
Friends of the IDF
Purchase Israel Bonds here.
Jewish National Fund
(We recognize that there are many other worthy charities and encourage supporting them as well; there are too many to be listed here)
“The Many Ways American Jews Can Help” by Gil Troy
Where US Jews can donate to support Israel’s hospitals, troops, survivors and more” by JTA staff
By Elizabeth Savetsky - Jewish Activist
Rabbi Zimbalist Lunch & Learn Powerpoint
Israel’s Defense & Security Forum (IDSF) – A daily half-hour update on the war in Israel and related topics. The source is an organization sponsored by reserve officers from all branches of the Israeli security forces.
Haaretz Daily Brief – A short writeup of key actions that happened the prior day related to the war in Israel. The source is the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
Inside Israel with Joel Chasnoff – A once-a-week podcast of perspectives on the war and related topics. Joel is a comedian, former Israeli soldier, and former resident of Skokie. The program offers serious and unique details of current happenings in Israel not usually shared by other media sources.
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (fidf.org) – Periodic briefings provided by the IDF.
JUF – Jewish United Fund – Aside from collecting funds to send to Israel, click here to see all the organizations that have benefited, check out some resources that have been pooled.
Hillel Neuer – Executive director of UN Watch
StandWithUs – A nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism
iCenter –The iCenter inspires and supports the largest network of Israel educators across North America, transforming the field of Israel Education across day schools, public schools, summer camps, synagogues, youth groups, universities, and beyond.
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) www.aipac.org
Israel Humanitarian Efforts – Swords of Iron www.govextra.gov.il
This section will be updated as new events become available.
Contact elected officials – https://actnow.ajc.org/nR7iINR?ms=EL_EML_20231011_IsraelAction2023-10.11.2023&p2asource=Israel2023-10.11.23
Tell US House members to cosponsor a new resolution standing with Israel – https://p2a.co/hBki0TW
Fight Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism on college campuses – https://www.adl.org/fight-antisemitism-and-anti-zionism-college-campuses
Sign ADL petition to call for responsible media coverage of the war in Israel – https://adl.salsalabs.org/media-israel/index.html
Post pro-Israel messages online – https://socialpresskit.com/aipac
Send a message of love and support to Israelis:
Lone Soldier Project: Send letters to Israeli Soldiers through email, mail or online form (feel free to use pictures below)
