How to Help Israel From Boston: Israel Under Attack

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Donate to CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Jew(ish)

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund: Where Your Support Goes

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

Top Pick

Roots: Honoring Israel

Today, 4:00 pm

First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge

Free

Temple Emanuel of Newton

Saturday, December 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm

First Church in Cambridge11 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

A Ray of Hope for Every Hostage

Today, 6:30 pm

New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston

Free

IAC New England

Saturday, December 9 6:30pm - 7:15pm

New England Holocaust Memorial 98 Union StreetBoston, MA 02108

Free

Top Pick

Community Walk for Kibbutz Nahal Oz

Tomorrow, 1:00 pm

Devereux Beach, Marblehead

$18

Epstein Hillel School

Sunday, December 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Devereux Beach 105 Ocean AvenueMarblehead, MA 01945

Requires registration $18.00 - $54.00

Top Pick

Finding Teachable Moments in a Time of Crisis

Dec 12, 1:00 pm

Free

Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

Tuesday, December 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

IPF Atid Boston & ACF: Across the Spectrum

Dec 12, 7:00 pm

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Free

Israel Policy Forum’s IPF Atid

Tuesday, December 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

Schechter 101: Israel Series

Up Next: Dec 12, 7:30 pm

Solomon Schechter Day School, Newton

Free

Schechter Boston

Tuesday, December 12 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Solomon Schechter Day School125 Wells AvenueNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

Community Impact

10/25/2023 Top Pick

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund: Where Your Support Goes

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

11/17/2023 Top Pick

A Photo Fundraiser for Israel

By Judith FormanFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

11/15/2023 Top Pick

March for Israel Draws 290,000+ to Washington, D.C.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Ways to Help

10/8/2023 Top Pick

Donate to CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

12/5/2023 Top Pick

Make an Impact: Israel Volunteer Opportunities for Young Adults

A resource to inspire your journey of meaningful service. Programs begin in December and January, ranging from two weeks to six months.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

11/27/2023 Top Pick

How You Can Help Israel

Share facts on social media, host Israelis who can’t go home, donate, volunteer and more.

By How2HelpIsrael.com

11/20/2023 Top Pick

Support Israel, Fly Israel

Purchase a credit voucher for future flights and 10% will be donated to the FIDF, the Shoresh Fund or other entities supporting IDF soldiers and residents.

By EL AL

11/10/2023 Top Pick

Bring the Hostages Home

A webinar about the hundreds of kidnapped people being held hostage by Hamas in unfathomable circumstances and how you can support efforts to #BringThemHome.

By Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

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11/7/2023 Top Pick

Provide Housing for Israelis

Do you have a separate space with a private bathroom, such as an in-law apartment, vacation home or rental property that can be made available to an incoming family?

By JFS Metrowest

Resources

11/27/2023 Top Pick

Want To Learn More About the Middle East? Start Here.

Many Americans want to know more about the troubled region. But they’re largely on their own because we tend to learn very little about it in school.

By The Editorial BoardFor The Boston Globe

11/7/2023 Top Pick

Request Housing and Other Assistance

If you are Israeli or someone with dual Israeli/American citizenship and need assistance, fill out this form to find temporary housing and other relevant support.

By JFS Metrowest

11/4/2023 Top Pick

Mapping the Massacres

This interactive map serves as a reflection and an educational tool, promoting awareness of the gravity of the horrors.

By October 7th Geo-visualization Project

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10/27/2023 Top Pick

Mental Health Resources for College Students on Campus

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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10/25/2023 Top Pick

How To Support Kids During Scary Times

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

Voices From Our Community

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12/8/2023 Top Pick

Ethiopian Women Support Fellow Israelis in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square

By Sharon MizrahiFor CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection

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12/7/2023 Top Pick

Opinion: Campus DEI Offices Have Failed To Address Antisemitism

Colleges’ responses to Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel highlight struggles of Jewish college students.

By Shira SchoenbergFor The Boston Globe

12/7/2023

Beth El Clergy and Congregants Respond to War in Israel

Like every synagogue, Beth El is wrestling with—and expressing—the powerful feelings stirred up by Hamas’ attack in Israel and its ongoing aftermath.

By Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

12/7/2023 Top Pick

Walnut Street Minyan Shabbaton With Jacob’s Ladder

Could there have been better timing for the Walnut Street Minyan’s soulful Shabbaton with Jacob's Ladder Jewish bluegrass band than November 2023?

By Joan LeegantFor Walnut Street Minyan

12/7/2023 Top Pick

Feelings of Gratitude

The JCDS community temporarily welcomed the Carmel family from Israel after Oct. 7, and gratitude hardly captures what they feel toward our school.

By Shira DeenerFor JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School

12/6/2023 Top Pick

Vayishlach: We Need Stories to Counter the Narrative of Endless War

One tool for us to help encourage peace among the children of Abraham is amplifying stories of peace among them.

By Rabbi Josh BreindelFor T'ruah

12/1/2023 Top Pick

Bring Them Home Now

This is not just a Jewish story. It is a human story.

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

News

Group of Israelis Comes to Boston in Effort To Free Family, Friends From Hamas Captivity

11/29/2023 Top Pick

Israelis Come to Boston in Effort To Free Family, Friends From Hamas

By WCVB Channel 5

11/22/2023 Top Pick

Cabinet Okays Deal for Release of 50 Israeli Hostages

A first group of some 12-13 hostages could be released as soon as Thursday.

By Jacob Magid and Tal SchneiderFor The Times of Israel

11/21/2023 Top Pick

Touro Synagogue Sees Increase in Visitors

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, people are finding solace at this 18th-century synagogue in Newport, R.I.

By Brittany BowkerFor The Boston Globe

Governor Healey speaks while police stand next to her on the podium.

11/21/2023 Top Pick

New Mass. State Police Unit Will Target Hate Crimes

Gov. Maura Healey said a newly created state police unit represents a new strategy for state officials to crack down on rising hate crimes.

By Alison KuznitzFor WBUR

11/21/2023 Top Pick

New Statewide Initiatives to Combat Hate Crimes

A newly created Massachusetts state police unit will strengthen statewide hate crime response, support victims and enhance community resiliency.

By Gov. Maura Healey & Lt. Gov. Kim DriscollFor Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

11/16/2023 Top Pick

For Jews in Boston, Conflict Exposed Generational Fault Lines

Even before the war, U.S. Jews viewed Israel differently based on age demographics.

By Jennifer MooreFor GBH News

Statements of Solidarity

10/22/2023 Top Pick

Rep. Auchincloss Re-Emphasizes Support of Israel

Rep. Jake Auchincloss said the United States has a continued responsibility to support Israel in its war against Hamas.

By Daniel KoolFor The Boston Globe

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at CJP’s Face Jewish Hate launch (Photo: Kataram Studios)

10/18/2023 Top Pick

Boston Mayor Wu: ‘The Way to Safety Is Through Community’

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu had a personal message Wednesday for city residents with ties to the region who are feeling its impact here at home.

By John L. MicekFor MassLive

Washington D.C, USA – January 18, 2017: The United States Senate podium in the Washington D.C. capitol building also known as Capitol Hill. The podium is where U.S. senators speak about upcoming bills and hearings, but the podium is empty because congress is not in session due to the inauguration of Donald J Trump for US president.

10/17/2023 Top Pick

Congressional Leaders Speak on Support for Israel

Congressional and Jewish community leaders and Biden administration officials delivered remarks during an event hosted by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

By C-SPAN

Boston, MA -- 10/09/2023Solidarity with Israel Gathering

10/16/2023 Top Pick

Statements of Solidarity and Allyship

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley at CJP’s Face Jewish Hate launch (Photo: Kataram Studios)

10/11/2023 Top Pick

Cardinal O’Malley Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel, Offers Support for Jewish Community

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley on Wednesday issued a forceful condemnation of the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas militants, calling it “devoid of moral or legal justification.”

By Maeve LawlerFor The Boston Globe

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10/11/2023 Top Pick

Remarks by President Biden and Second Gentleman Emhoff

“With our broken hearts, we are sending our love, our strength, and our unwavering support to the people of Israel.”

By The White House

Israel Under Attack

On Oct. 7, 2023, an unprecedented and horrifying attack against Israel was launched over Shabbat and the holiday of Shemini Atzeret. Israel is now at war. CJP stands with Israel and prays for its peace and safety.