Swords of Iron

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Dr. Peryl Agishtein
Dr. Peryl Agishtein

Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist, Ohel
USA

7 tips and tools for parents when addressing sirens, air raids and safe rooms for their children.

 Tzivy Reiter
Tzivy Reiter

Director of Ohel's Children's & National Trauma Services
USA

Practical suggestions to help your young children cope with the war in Israel, by Ohel.

 Bracha Rupp
Bracha Rupp

LCSW, South Florida Trauma Coordinator
USA

Parenting a lone soldier is a unique experience and hard to describe. So unique, that when typing “parent of lone soldier” into Google, Israel is the only nation that shows up. Which means that the only other people in the world that understand what you are going through are other parents of lone soldiers in the IDF.

The following document provides helpful tips to help you cope as a parent, brought to you by Ohel.

 Tzivy Reiter
Tzivy Reiter

Director of Ohel's Children's & National Trauma Services
USA

Practical suggestions to help your children cope with the war in Israel, by Ohel.

ICSPC
ICSPC


Israel

Discover your inner strength with the Resilience Fairy! 🧚‍♀️✨ Join us in this fun video for kids and adults to learn about the BASIC PH resilience model – a superpower for coping with stress and anxiety! 💪🚀 B = Belief A = Affect S = Social I = Imagination C = Cognition Ph = Physiology Unleash your inner hero now! 

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Cyber Security

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"Combat Antisemitism Movement" and "Fight Online Antisemitism"
"Combat Antisemitism Movement" and "Fight Online Antisemitism"


Reporting antisemitic content on social media networks is easy and anonymous. The account/person who posted the content will not see you reported it.

You can find step-by-step guides to reporting hateful content on the most popular social media platforms in the attached pdf.

Secure Community Network
Secure Community Network


United States

Current events highlight the necessity of the “all-hazards, whole-community” approach: a comprehensive effort where plans and
efforts address the totality of potential threats – from an attack to a natural disaster, whether a flood or a pandemic.
With respect to the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an increasing number of organizations are moving to virtual environments,
to include teleworking and Work From Home (WFH) options. This has spurred questions and concerns related to cyber safety as
well as security.

Secure Community Network
Secure Community Network


United States

Social media is increasingly being used to obtain personal information and commit cybercrimes,
posing a threat to individuals and organizations. The best way to prevent attacks is to practice smart
social media habits and monitor posts.

Secure Community Network
Secure Community Network


United States

Phishing attacks are one of the most common forms of cybercrime and are a critical threat to any organization, especially
as social engineering attacks become more sophisticated and difficult to identify. The best way to prevent a phishing
attack is to know how to identify a phishing email.

Security

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Israeli National Resilience Institute
Israeli National Resilience Institute


Israel

Local Community Emergency Teams (CETs) work closely with rescue forces. During interventions, these teams are exposed, in real time, to the difficult sights and situations that individual victims, families, and communities are experiencing. CETs serve with a high level of dedication, social responsibility, and humanitarianism.
These helpers are vulnerable to situations outside their control and are at risk for various types of danger. The impacts range across a spectrum from secondary traumatic stress syndrome (the costs they pay), to posttraumatic growth (the “benefits”).
The scientific literature we reviewed emphasized the need to appoint a team member to support the rescue workers in the field through prompt, preventive interventions. It is important for a designated person to provide responses to the teams’ needs, and strive to reduce risks, burnout, and secondary traumatization among the helpers.
In light of this need, the Ministry of Social Affairs has decided to add a new position to the Community Emergency Teams: a CET supporter.

Download in other languages:
Hebrew  

Trauma therapy

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Dr. Peryl Agishtein
Dr. Peryl Agishtein

Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist, Ohel
USA

7 tips and tools for parents when addressing sirens, air raids and safe rooms for their children.

 Tzivy Reiter
Tzivy Reiter

Director of Ohel's Children's & National Trauma Services
USA

Practical suggestions to help your young children cope with the war in Israel, by Ohel.

 Tzivy Reiter
Tzivy Reiter

Director of Ohel's Children's & National Trauma Services
USA

Practical suggestions to help your children cope with the war in Israel, by Ohel.

Community awareness

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SCN
SCN


United States

The Secure Community Network (SCN), the network of Jewish communal security professionals, national security experts, and religious leaders hosted a series of conversations to aid preparedness for the High Holiday season. Click the link to access the webinars and resources:
https://www.securecommunitynetwork.org/high-holidays

Johan Tynell
Johan Tynell

CSO
Denmark

Safety and Security Awareness for Children in Schools Presentation by the Copenhagen security experts and educational staff.
For the file in .PPT, please contact us directly at JReady@jafi.org

Johan Tynell
Johan Tynell

CSO
Denmark

The purpose of ”Alma and the Lockdown Drill” is to explain to young students why we have security at their schools in a simple way, and to explain the procedures of a lockdown. Every school is unique, but the principles of a lockdown are universal. Lockdown drills are designed to allow students and teachers to practice how to barricade themselves inside a classroom. By practicing a lockdown, the students and teachers prepare themselves, so that they would be protected if they were to face an external threat.

The book contains work material and questions that help facilitate a discussion about lockdown procedures which are specific to your school. There are guidelines, both to generate discussion with students and to direct the teacher in how to conduct the drills. Before using the book and its materials, it is important that you know the school’s lockdown procedures. If your school does not have procedures yet, we recommend that you discuss the topic with management and develop your own approach.

Public Health

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Smadar Spearman
Smadar Spearman


Israel

Providing emotional support via the telephone during emergency situations has become a well-known and accepted method for helping people. In the past, the telephone was seen as an alienating means of communication. Today, however, most people are intimately attached to their smartphones (which are actually mobile personal computers) and can use them to access many services. Asking for assistance via telephone has become legitimate, and is even more common than face-to-face meetings.
This widespread use of mobile phones can be seen as representing the physical and psychological distance between people in the reality of the twenty-first century. At the same time, mobile phones can bring people together during emergencies and in their aftermath, when security and stability have been severely undermined. Phones can also be used to provide assistance to people who were not directly harmed, and facilitate their efforts to restore a sense of equilibrium. Research has proven that using phones to help people in need is effective, simple, and economical in terms of time and emotional energy.
Israeli citizens have used the Ministry of Welfare’s Open Line service frequently, and it has received positive feedback. In the meantime, the threats of war and terrorism continue. This has led to the conclusion that the Open Line should become an official and professionalized service.

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Boca Recovery Center
Boca Recovery Center


United States

Drug and alcohol abuse can make depression and mental illness worse, and depression can increase the risk factor for addiction. The reverse is also true, in that addiction can raise the odds for depression.
When addiction and depression are present in the same person at the same time, these disorders are said to be comorbid, or co-occurring. Depression and addiction commonly co-occur, and each condition can complicate the other.
Depression and addiction are complexly intertwined, requiring comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment programs for optimal support. Treatment aims to manage both conditions at the same time, often using both medications and therapies together.

Dr. Shiri Daniels
Dr. Shiri Daniels

Executive Director of Counseling Eran; Member of JReady's professional committee
Israel

Crisis and disaster events can evoke overwhelming emotions: anxiety, anger, uncertainty, helplessness, and a sense of threat to our basic safety and security. In addition, for some the events may provoke earlier traumatic memories from a similar situation and/or intensify preexisting emotional difficulties. Crisis events undermine the sense that we have control over our lives, harm social resilience, and raise levels of anxiety and emotional distress among all of us: children, youth, and adults alike. At times, the emotional overload can paralyze us, leading us to close ourselves off and avoid contact with others. However, talking about our most difficult fears and disturbing thoughts can bring a great sense of relief during times of emotional distress.

Dr. Moran Bodas
Dr. Moran Bodas


These 5 tips by JReady expert Dr. Moran Bodas, will help you build trust and compliance in your community with covid-19 regulations and vaccinations.

Logistics

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Oleg Livshitz
Oleg Livshitz


Israel

This comprehensive Community Logistic Preparedness presentation was built by Oleg Livshitz, a JReady intern and an expert in the field of crisis logistics and preparedness, with vast experience in logistics management. Oleg is the Founder & CEO of OL Maagan Consulting LTD and a Lieutenant colonel (res.) in the medical department of the IDF Home Front Command.
We highly recommend using this presentation along with OIeg’s guidance. Reach him through this email- oleg@olmaagan.com

Education

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ICSPC
ICSPC


Israel

Discover your inner strength with the Resilience Fairy! 🧚‍♀️✨ Join us in this fun video for kids and adults to learn about the BASIC PH resilience model – a superpower for coping with stress and anxiety! 💪🚀 B = Belief A = Affect S = Social I = Imagination C = Cognition Ph = Physiology Unleash your inner hero now! 

Download in other languages:
 
Natal
Natal


Israel

Especially for times of war, when in Israel and Jewish communities around the world the ongoing threats bring high levels of stress with them, Natal offers plenty of resources to cope with the stress buildup and help in relaxation.
The documents included in this Best Practice:

  • How to Calm Children, and Adolescents during Times of Stress
  • The Animal Superpower Game
  • Self-soothing in 8 steps
  • Family Relaxation Exercise

Israel Trauma Coalition
Israel Trauma Coalition


Israel

The Israel Trauma Coalition and Israeli writer Hadassah Field have written and translated a book for Ukrainian children. It has additional recommendations for parents on how best to convey to children the main messages embedded in this story.
English version: https://www.flipsnack.com/EF6DED88B7A/piece-of-home.html
Ukrainian version: https://www.flipsnack.com/EF6DED88B7A/-.html

PJ Library
PJ Library


It’s a rip-roaring tale. Beautiful princess saves her people! Palace intrigue! Failed assassination plots! The triumph of the underdog! So cinematic; so fun!

But the Purim story, as told in Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) also provides a great opportunity to talk seriously about modern-day antisemitism.

Rachel Fish, Ph.D.
Rachel Fish, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Proud PJ Library Parent Member, PJ Library Nextgen Board

Incidents of antisemitism can occur at unexpected moments and often when we least anticipate them. To experience hostility and discrimination from others because of religion, race, and/or ethnicity is traumatic for adults and children alike, and fear can make it hard to speak up and stand up for oneself. It’s a difficult topic to discuss, and for many of us, navigating this terrain feels daunting and explosive. How do we speak, whether in person or via social media, to family members, close friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and, most importantly, our children about such an ugly and painful subject? What is required for each of us to feel confident to enter this conversation and feel as if we are on sturdy ground?

Elderly

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Access Israel
Access Israel


Israel

Access Israel guidelines to remote health care services fot people with disabilities and elderly during COVID-19 Crisis.

Access Israel
Access Israel


Israel

A short video by Access Israel which provides impoertant insights on how to provide accessible medical services during the Corona crisis to people with disabilities and the elderly.

Access Israel
Access Israel


Israel

These guidelines for emergency medical services and health care provider was written by ‘Access Israel’ in order to provide insights on how to better suit their treatment to patients with disabilities or elderly

Access Israel
Access Israel


Israel

These guidelines were written by Access Israel in order to assits law inforcment agemcies to promote accessibale and sensitive services to people with disabilities or the elderly

Israel Trauma Coalition
Israel Trauma Coalition


Israel

These are uncertain times. We are all concerned, we miss our dear ones and hope for better days. We are all required to exercise caution and adhere to the government’s guidelines and instructions for our particular location. This is a tough challenge for all of us.

Mental Health

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ICSPC
ICSPC


Israel

Discover your inner strength with the Resilience Fairy! 🧚‍♀️✨ Join us in this fun video for kids and adults to learn about the BASIC PH resilience model – a superpower for coping with stress and anxiety! 💪🚀 B = Belief A = Affect S = Social I = Imagination C = Cognition Ph = Physiology Unleash your inner hero now! 

Download in other languages:
 
Natal
Natal


Israel

Especially for times of war, when in Israel and Jewish communities around the world the ongoing threats bring high levels of stress with them, Natal offers plenty of resources to cope with the stress buildup and help in relaxation.
The documents included in this Best Practice:

  • How to Calm Children, and Adolescents during Times of Stress
  • The Animal Superpower Game
  • Self-soothing in 8 steps
  • Family Relaxation Exercise

Israeli National Resilience Institute
Israeli National Resilience Institute


Israel

Local Community Emergency Teams (CETs) work closely with rescue forces. During interventions, these teams are exposed, in real time, to the difficult sights and situations that individual victims, families, and communities are experiencing. CETs serve with a high level of dedication, social responsibility, and humanitarianism.
These helpers are vulnerable to situations outside their control and are at risk for various types of danger. The impacts range across a spectrum from secondary traumatic stress syndrome (the costs they pay), to posttraumatic growth (the “benefits”).
The scientific literature we reviewed emphasized the need to appoint a team member to support the rescue workers in the field through prompt, preventive interventions. It is important for a designated person to provide responses to the teams’ needs, and strive to reduce risks, burnout, and secondary traumatization among the helpers.
In light of this need, the Ministry of Social Affairs has decided to add a new position to the Community Emergency Teams: a CET supporter.

Download in other languages:
Hebrew  
Smadar Spearman
Smadar Spearman


Israel

Providing emotional support via the telephone during emergency situations has become a well-known and accepted method for helping people. In the past, the telephone was seen as an alienating means of communication. Today, however, most people are intimately attached to their smartphones (which are actually mobile personal computers) and can use them to access many services. Asking for assistance via telephone has become legitimate, and is even more common than face-to-face meetings.
This widespread use of mobile phones can be seen as representing the physical and psychological distance between people in the reality of the twenty-first century. At the same time, mobile phones can bring people together during emergencies and in their aftermath, when security and stability have been severely undermined. Phones can also be used to provide assistance to people who were not directly harmed, and facilitate their efforts to restore a sense of equilibrium. Research has proven that using phones to help people in need is effective, simple, and economical in terms of time and emotional energy.
Israeli citizens have used the Ministry of Welfare’s Open Line service frequently, and it has received positive feedback. In the meantime, the threats of war and terrorism continue. This has led to the conclusion that the Open Line should become an official and professionalized service.

Download in other languages:
Spanish   Hebrew  
Israel Trauma Coalition
Israel Trauma Coalition


Israel

The Israel Trauma Coalition and Israeli writer Hadassah Field have written and translated a book for Ukrainian children. It has additional recommendations for parents on how best to convey to children the main messages embedded in this story.
English version: https://www.flipsnack.com/EF6DED88B7A/piece-of-home.html
Ukrainian version: https://www.flipsnack.com/EF6DED88B7A/-.html

Volunteerism

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Secure Community Network
Secure Community Network


United States

Volunteers are critically important to emergency management operations. They bring a wide variety of skills and expertise
that can be utilized to enhance the existing emergency response framework. This document will guide you through the
various volunteer organizations that you may encounter as well as provide tips for volunteering and implementing
volunteer programs within your own organization.

Alice Chadwick & Bianca Fadel
Alice Chadwick & Bianca Fadel

International Association for Volunteer Effort
United KIngdom

In this context paper, we explore how community-based volunteering building upon existing social
structures and practices can foster both resilience to crisis and sustainable development. The
connection between volunteering and community resilience is now in sharper focus than ever due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has highlighted how communities come together to support
each other at times of crisis, through the emergence of organised and spontaneous volunteering to
help people to protect themselves from the coronavirus disease and get through the tough social and
economic measures put in place to contain it.

The Israeli Volunteering Council
The Israeli Volunteering Council


Israel

The advent of the Corona virus pandemic necessitates changes in life’s routine and consequently, new guidelines. To preserve life – we have no choice but to change our routine. The following are some mandatory guidelines to be adhered to before, during and after your volunteer work

The Israeli Volunteering Council
The Israeli Volunteering Council


Israel

In light of the current situation, many organizations are shifting their volunteer activity to online virtual channels. What
does this mean? How can it best be done? We are here to help

Israel Trauma Coalition
Israel Trauma Coalition


Israel

The current pandemic presents us all with a unique challenge. Society at large is facing a crisis that we did
not prepare for and is fraught with many challenges both personal and public. The policy of physical
distancing is causing feelings of abject loneliness amongst many elderly citizens exacerbated by the
cancelling of all their social clubs and leisure activities. As volunteers you have an opportunity to express
caring, concern and to convey the important message that they “are not alone.” In addition, your meeting
is an occasion to show respect and appreciation for the elderly, curiosity and interest in their personal
history and experiences as well as to share your own experiences, outlook and pursuits.

Social Services

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Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services


Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services “My COVID-19 Resilience Workbook” is a fun workbook for children ages 5-10, designed to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

Download the PDF workbooks from Ohel’s website: https://www.ohelfamily.org/resources

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services


Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services “My COVID-19 Resilience Workbook” is a fun workbook for children ages 5-10, designed to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

Download the PDF workbooks from Ohel’s website: https://www.ohelfamily.org/resources

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services


Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services “My COVID-19 Resilience Workbook – Teachers Guide”, is a guide for teachers to implement the My COVID-19 Resilience Workbook in class.

Download the PDF workbooks from Ohel’s website: https://www.ohelfamily.org/resources

Ms. Tamar Abo
Ms. Tamar Abo

Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services
Israel

The COVID-19 outbreak introduced to the modern world a pandemic not seen on thisscale for approximately a century. The health struggle -learning about the virus, how to reduce its morbidity and how to treat those who contracted it -was compounded by other crises the pandemiccreated: economic, occupational and social welfare related. Both on a personal and societal level, the new situation demanded that we all step out of our comfort zones, make adjustments to our daily lives, and learn new concepts and tools: from exponential growth to social distancing, from Zoom to the Teams, Meet and Hangout apps.

Jewish Life

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Dr. Peryl Agishtein
Dr. Peryl Agishtein

Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist, Ohel
USA

7 tips and tools for parents when addressing sirens, air raids and safe rooms for their children.

 Tzivy Reiter
Tzivy Reiter

Director of Ohel's Children's & National Trauma Services
USA

Practical suggestions to help your young children cope with the war in Israel, by Ohel.

 Bracha Rupp
Bracha Rupp

LCSW, South Florida Trauma Coordinator
USA

Parenting a lone soldier is a unique experience and hard to describe. So unique, that when typing “parent of lone soldier” into Google, Israel is the only nation that shows up. Which means that the only other people in the world that understand what you are going through are other parents of lone soldiers in the IDF.

The following document provides helpful tips to help you cope as a parent, brought to you by Ohel.

 Tzivy Reiter
Tzivy Reiter

Director of Ohel's Children's & National Trauma Services
USA

Practical suggestions to help your children cope with the war in Israel, by Ohel.

Rabbi Tuvia Brander
Rabbi Tuvia Brander

Young Israel of West Hartford Rabbi
United States

This guidance for Shiva, written by Rabbi Tuvia Brander from the Young Israel of West Hartford, was written in light of the terror attack that killed Elan Ganales z”l, from the West Hartford community. This short guide provides tips for those attending Shiva and can be used by communities at times of a loss of a community member.

Anti-semitism

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"Combat Antisemitism Movement" and "Fight Online Antisemitism"
"Combat Antisemitism Movement" and "Fight Online Antisemitism"


Reporting antisemitic content on social media networks is easy and anonymous. The account/person who posted the content will not see you reported it.

You can find step-by-step guides to reporting hateful content on the most popular social media platforms in the attached pdf.

PJ Library
PJ Library


It’s a rip-roaring tale. Beautiful princess saves her people! Palace intrigue! Failed assassination plots! The triumph of the underdog! So cinematic; so fun!

But the Purim story, as told in Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) also provides a great opportunity to talk seriously about modern-day antisemitism.

Rachel Fish, Ph.D.
Rachel Fish, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Proud PJ Library Parent Member, PJ Library Nextgen Board

Incidents of antisemitism can occur at unexpected moments and often when we least anticipate them. To experience hostility and discrimination from others because of religion, race, and/or ethnicity is traumatic for adults and children alike, and fear can make it hard to speak up and stand up for oneself. It’s a difficult topic to discuss, and for many of us, navigating this terrain feels daunting and explosive. How do we speak, whether in person or via social media, to family members, close friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and, most importantly, our children about such an ugly and painful subject? What is required for each of us to feel confident to enter this conversation and feel as if we are on sturdy ground?

PJ Library
PJ Library


Let’s face it, no one wants to have to tell their child that there are nasty people in the world who will try to hurt them just for being themselves. We raise our kids to be good people, mensches, to help and accept others, and to do the best they can to treat those around them fairly and with respect.

Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy


Israel

In September 2019, the Ministry of Strategic Affairs published a report, “Behind the
Mask,” which demonstrated the connection between antisemitism and the Boycott
Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and its delegitimacy campaign against the
State of Israel. The report included over 80 examples of leading BDS activists
disseminating antisemitic content, consistent with the International Holocaust
Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
Following the report, and in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, the Ministry has been
monitoring antisemitism and efforts to delegitimize Israel with the linking of the State
of Israel and Jews to the coronavirus. The Ministry and other organizations focused on
combatting hate speech found multiple cases of BDS-supporting organizations and
senior government and quasi-governmental officials propagating antisemitic
conspiracies and libels.

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German   Hebrew  

Communication

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Smadar Spearman
Smadar Spearman


Israel

Providing emotional support via the telephone during emergency situations has become a well-known and accepted method for helping people. In the past, the telephone was seen as an alienating means of communication. Today, however, most people are intimately attached to their smartphones (which are actually mobile personal computers) and can use them to access many services. Asking for assistance via telephone has become legitimate, and is even more common than face-to-face meetings.
This widespread use of mobile phones can be seen as representing the physical and psychological distance between people in the reality of the twenty-first century. At the same time, mobile phones can bring people together during emergencies and in their aftermath, when security and stability have been severely undermined. Phones can also be used to provide assistance to people who were not directly harmed, and facilitate their efforts to restore a sense of equilibrium. Research has proven that using phones to help people in need is effective, simple, and economical in terms of time and emotional energy.
Israeli citizens have used the Ministry of Welfare’s Open Line service frequently, and it has received positive feedback. In the meantime, the threats of war and terrorism continue. This has led to the conclusion that the Open Line should become an official and professionalized service.

Download in other languages:
Spanish   Hebrew  
"Combat Antisemitism Movement" and "Fight Online Antisemitism"
"Combat Antisemitism Movement" and "Fight Online Antisemitism"


Reporting antisemitic content on social media networks is easy and anonymous. The account/person who posted the content will not see you reported it.

You can find step-by-step guides to reporting hateful content on the most popular social media platforms in the attached pdf.

Crisis Management

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Dr. Neri Horowitz
Dr. Neri Horowitz

Israeli National Resilience Institute
Israel

This translated literature review provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the available literature on resilience-related publications from around the world. Graciously shared by our partners from the Israeli National Resilience Institute.

Download in other languages:
Hebrew  
Oleg Livshitz
Oleg Livshitz


Israel

This comprehensive Community Logistic Preparedness presentation was built by Oleg Livshitz, a JReady intern and an expert in the field of crisis logistics and preparedness, with vast experience in logistics management. Oleg is the Founder & CEO of OL Maagan Consulting LTD and a Lieutenant colonel (res.) in the medical department of the IDF Home Front Command.
We highly recommend using this presentation along with OIeg’s guidance. Reach him through this email- oleg@olmaagan.com

Dr. Shiri Daniels
Dr. Shiri Daniels

Executive Director of Counseling Eran; Member of JReady's professional committee
Israel

Crisis and disaster events can evoke overwhelming emotions: anxiety, anger, uncertainty, helplessness, and a sense of threat to our basic safety and security. In addition, for some the events may provoke earlier traumatic memories from a similar situation and/or intensify preexisting emotional difficulties. Crisis events undermine the sense that we have control over our lives, harm social resilience, and raise levels of anxiety and emotional distress among all of us: children, youth, and adults alike. At times, the emotional overload can paralyze us, leading us to close ourselves off and avoid contact with others. However, talking about our most difficult fears and disturbing thoughts can bring a great sense of relief during times of emotional distress.

Dr. Moran Bodas
Dr. Moran Bodas


These 5 tips by JReady expert Dr. Moran Bodas, will help you build trust and compliance in your community with covid-19 regulations and vaccinations.

Community Resilience

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Dr. Neri Horowitz
Dr. Neri Horowitz

Israeli National Resilience Institute
Israel

This translated literature review provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the available literature on resilience-related publications from around the world. Graciously shared by our partners from the Israeli National Resilience Institute.

Download in other languages:
Hebrew  
Natal
Natal


Israel

Especially for times of war, when in Israel and Jewish communities around the world the ongoing threats bring high levels of stress with them, Natal offers plenty of resources to cope with the stress buildup and help in relaxation.
The documents included in this Best Practice:

  • How to Calm Children, and Adolescents during Times of Stress
  • The Animal Superpower Game
  • Self-soothing in 8 steps
  • Family Relaxation Exercise

Israeli National Resilience Institute
Israeli National Resilience Institute


Israel

Local Community Emergency Teams (CETs) work closely with rescue forces. During interventions, these teams are exposed, in real time, to the difficult sights and situations that individual victims, families, and communities are experiencing. CETs serve with a high level of dedication, social responsibility, and humanitarianism.
These helpers are vulnerable to situations outside their control and are at risk for various types of danger. The impacts range across a spectrum from secondary traumatic stress syndrome (the costs they pay), to posttraumatic growth (the “benefits”).
The scientific literature we reviewed emphasized the need to appoint a team member to support the rescue workers in the field through prompt, preventive interventions. It is important for a designated person to provide responses to the teams’ needs, and strive to reduce risks, burnout, and secondary traumatization among the helpers.
In light of this need, the Ministry of Social Affairs has decided to add a new position to the Community Emergency Teams: a CET supporter.

Download in other languages:
Hebrew  
Smadar Spearman
Smadar Spearman


Israel

Providing emotional support via the telephone during emergency situations has become a well-known and accepted method for helping people. In the past, the telephone was seen as an alienating means of communication. Today, however, most people are intimately attached to their smartphones (which are actually mobile personal computers) and can use them to access many services. Asking for assistance via telephone has become legitimate, and is even more common than face-to-face meetings.
This widespread use of mobile phones can be seen as representing the physical and psychological distance between people in the reality of the twenty-first century. At the same time, mobile phones can bring people together during emergencies and in their aftermath, when security and stability have been severely undermined. Phones can also be used to provide assistance to people who were not directly harmed, and facilitate their efforts to restore a sense of equilibrium. Research has proven that using phones to help people in need is effective, simple, and economical in terms of time and emotional energy.
Israeli citizens have used the Ministry of Welfare’s Open Line service frequently, and it has received positive feedback. In the meantime, the threats of war and terrorism continue. This has led to the conclusion that the Open Line should become an official and professionalized service.

Download in other languages:
Spanish   Hebrew  

Disabilities

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Access Israel
Access Israel


Israel

Access Israel guidelines to remote health care services fot people with disabilities and elderly during COVID-19 Crisis.

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Access Israel


Israel

A short video by Access Israel which provides impoertant insights on how to provide accessible medical services during the Corona crisis to people with disabilities and the elderly.

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Access Israel


Israel

These guidelines for emergency medical services and health care provider was written by ‘Access Israel’ in order to provide insights on how to better suit their treatment to patients with disabilities or elderly

Access Israel
Access Israel


Israel

These guidelines were written by Access Israel in order to assits law inforcment agemcies to promote accessibale and sensitive services to people with disabilities or the elderly