“Israel is family to us all. In crisis - family steps up. May we all step up to the call... of this dark hour.”
Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, Ph.D.Our Call to action
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Resources
Donations
Park Avenue Synagogue will be directing our donations to UJAFNY Israel Emergency Fund.
Israel Emergency Fund by UJAFDNY (Currently Closed)
Here are some additional resources if you are looking for other organizations. Please give at the level you are able. Your support is both substantively and symbolically critical.
Friends of IDF (Championing the men and women of the IDF)
Magen David Adom (Israel's National Emergency Pre-Hospital Medical and Blood Services Organization)
Michael Levin Base (Supports lone soldiers)
Healing Space (Therapeutic support for attendees of the Nova Festival and their families, friends, and community from the south)
Thanks to your generosity, we are no longer accepting medical supplies. Check back for future drives.
Media
VIDEOS:
In this PAS CONNECT collection or YouTube Playlist you will find a collection of sermons, conversations, and other programs. You may also discover our Shabbaton 5784 collection featuring life in Israel post-October 7 with Matt Friedman.
PODCASTS:
Prayer
Hadlakat Nerot Shabbat Prayer
A Prayer for the Shimini Atzeret War from The Rabinnical Assembly and Masorti Olami
A Prayer for Missing/Captured Individuals
A Prayer for IDF from Koren Jerusalem
Mishebeirakh for Tzahal, Captives and Prayer for the State of Israel
Support
8 Ways to Provide Emotional Support by Suzanne Redlich, LCSW, PAS Social Worker
Responding to Questions and Disinformation about Israel by Boundless
Youth Resources
PJ Library: Talking to Children About Difficult Situations
How to Talk to Children about Antisemitism
Tips for Talking to Kids about the War with Israel
Your kids’ questions on Israel, Hamas and Gaza, answered
Supporting Parents and Children at this Challenging Time
Discussion for College Parents
How to talk with kids about Israel when lighting the Hanukkah candles
Music
Enjoy a love letter to Israel with music by Cantor Azi Schwartz. In this YouTube link you will find a playlist with various songs including Bring them Home, Cantor Schwartz’s Visit to Israel, October 2023, A Sea of Tears, and more.
