Swords of Iron
See allThe Jewish Agency's for Israel
Shlichut Institute
Israel
Shmini Atzert is noted in the Torah as a mitzvah – but without reason or explanation. On the eighth Shmini Shabbat, the end of the reading of the Torah (“Simchat Torah”) takes place.
The term “Atzeret” means a mass gathering of the people. We want to adopt the term “Shmini Atzeret” as the thematic Jewish framework to mark the anniversary of the October 7th Massacre: a call for a mass gathering of the entire
Jewish people in memory of the murdered and a prayer for hope and better days.
Shmini Atzeret is marked with the Kalanit or anemone; the ready-to-print sticker file is also below.
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People and the Weizman National Museum of American Jewish History convened select Israeli and American Jewish thought leaders to develop insights on two questions;
- What are the principles for transforming a Jewish tragedy into a memory that others value and meaning for generations?;
- How can we mark the first yahrzeit as a global Jewish people?
The thinking group embarked on this task, acknowledging that while much of the memory work is for generations to come, the current leadership has to play a role in the present.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Shlichut Institute
Israel
This booklet, made by the Jewish Agency’s Shlichut Institute and translated by JReady, contains activities for commemorating the first anniversary of the Swords of Iron War to use by educators, teachers, parents, and counselors.
Spanish
WZO, JAFI, and the Ministry for Diapora Affairs
Israel
2023 began with a gradual increase in antisemitic incidents of up to 10%, compared to 2022. This trend was maintained for the first nine months of the year (January-September). However, the events of October 7th and the war that ensued saw a dramatic increase in levels of antisemitism around the world, which resulted in all-time highs. The number of antisemitic incidents for the period between October and December increased six-fold, compared to the previous nine-month period. On a yearly basis, 2023 ended with a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents, compared to 2022, with 43% of monitored events occurring in the USA and 35% in Europe. This past year, violent antisemitic incidents sharply increased by 33%, compared to 2022, with 48% of these related to the Iron Swords war. Here, 46% of all antisemitic incidents took place in the USA, followed by Britain (16%), Germany (9%), France (6%), Canada (6%), Australia (2.5%).
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This YouTube series provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
Oct. 7 Educational Materials
The Jewish Agency's for Israel
Shlichut Institute
Israel
Shmini Atzert is noted in the Torah as a mitzvah – but without reason or explanation. On the eighth Shmini Shabbat, the end of the reading of the Torah (“Simchat Torah”) takes place.
The term “Atzeret” means a mass gathering of the people. We want to adopt the term “Shmini Atzeret” as the thematic Jewish framework to mark the anniversary of the October 7th Massacre: a call for a mass gathering of the entire
Jewish people in memory of the murdered and a prayer for hope and better days.
Shmini Atzeret is marked with the Kalanit or anemone; the ready-to-print sticker file is also below.
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People and the Weizman National Museum of American Jewish History convened select Israeli and American Jewish thought leaders to develop insights on two questions;
- What are the principles for transforming a Jewish tragedy into a memory that others value and meaning for generations?;
- How can we mark the first yahrzeit as a global Jewish people?
The thinking group embarked on this task, acknowledging that while much of the memory work is for generations to come, the current leadership has to play a role in the present.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Shlichut Institute
Israel
This booklet, made by the Jewish Agency’s Shlichut Institute and translated by JReady, contains activities for commemorating the first anniversary of the Swords of Iron War to use by educators, teachers, parents, and counselors.
Spanish
Cyber Security
"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
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
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
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
See allWZO, JAFI, and the Ministry for Diapora Affairs
Israel
2023 began with a gradual increase in antisemitic incidents of up to 10%, compared to 2022. This trend was maintained for the first nine months of the year (January-September). However, the events of October 7th and the war that ensued saw a dramatic increase in levels of antisemitism around the world, which resulted in all-time highs. The number of antisemitic incidents for the period between October and December increased six-fold, compared to the previous nine-month period. On a yearly basis, 2023 ended with a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents, compared to 2022, with 43% of monitored events occurring in the USA and 35% in Europe. This past year, violent antisemitic incidents sharply increased by 33%, compared to 2022, with 48% of these related to the Iron Swords war. Here, 46% of all antisemitic incidents took place in the USA, followed by Britain (16%), Germany (9%), France (6%), Canada (6%), Australia (2.5%).
EU CARE
Europe
EU CARE
Learn how to identify suspicious activity and danger and how to react in dangerous situations.
EUCARE Fearless Together. www.eu-care.net https://learn.eu-care.net/
EUCARE: The Community Awareness Resilience Education (C.A.R.E.) for Europe project (EUCARE) is co-funded by the European Union through the Internal Security Fund.
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.
Hebrew
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
Trauma therapy
See allNatal
Israel
A traumatic event is a situation in which a person is exposed to a direct threat of death or
severe injury to themselves and/or their loved ones. Exposure to a traumatic event can occur
when the person is directly experiencing it or witnessing or learning that the event has
happened to a loved one. It can also occur when professionals – such as first responders,
police officers, and mental health professionals – are repeatedly exposed to aversive details of a
traumatic event. Traumatic events can lead to the development of an acute stress response
and, over time, even post-traumatic stress disorder.
War exposes entire populations to a prolonged state of imminent threat to life, in other words,
a “Continuous Traumatic Threat.” In this situation, the individual focuses on survival, self-preservation,
and safeguarding the immediate surroundings from the external threat.
EmotionAid
Israel
We are all asking ourselves how to help, and provide the best care and support to people who experienced a traumatic shock. This presentation will support you, as a helper to provide the best care in the circumstances. In addition, our objective is to provide, structured guidance in our currently chaotic circumstances.
Visit EmotionAid for more information: https://emotionaid.com/
EmotionAid
Does your heart beat fast in times of stress or crisis?
Does your breathing get shallower? Does your body tremble?
Do you feel confused, disoriented, anxious, panicky, or helpless?
These are natural reactions in times of stress. They can be calmed and changed on the spot by taking the 5 simple steps in this guide.
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
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.
Community awareness
EU CARE
Europe
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
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
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.
NGO's
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This YouTube series provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This document provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
Government relations
WZO, JAFI, and the Ministry for Diapora Affairs
Israel
2023 began with a gradual increase in antisemitic incidents of up to 10%, compared to 2022. This trend was maintained for the first nine months of the year (January-September). However, the events of October 7th and the war that ensued saw a dramatic increase in levels of antisemitism around the world, which resulted in all-time highs. The number of antisemitic incidents for the period between October and December increased six-fold, compared to the previous nine-month period. On a yearly basis, 2023 ended with a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents, compared to 2022, with 43% of monitored events occurring in the USA and 35% in Europe. This past year, violent antisemitic incidents sharply increased by 33%, compared to 2022, with 48% of these related to the Iron Swords war. Here, 46% of all antisemitic incidents took place in the USA, followed by Britain (16%), Germany (9%), France (6%), Canada (6%), Australia (2.5%).
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This YouTube series provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This document provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
Public Health
See allEmotionAid
Israel
We are all asking ourselves how to help, and provide the best care and support to people who experienced a traumatic shock. This presentation will support you, as a helper to provide the best care in the circumstances. In addition, our objective is to provide, structured guidance in our currently chaotic circumstances.
Visit EmotionAid for more information: https://emotionaid.com/
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.
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
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.
Logistics
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
See allThe Jewish Agency's for Israel
Shlichut Institute
Israel
Shmini Atzert is noted in the Torah as a mitzvah – but without reason or explanation. On the eighth Shmini Shabbat, the end of the reading of the Torah (“Simchat Torah”) takes place.
The term “Atzeret” means a mass gathering of the people. We want to adopt the term “Shmini Atzeret” as the thematic Jewish framework to mark the anniversary of the October 7th Massacre: a call for a mass gathering of the entire
Jewish people in memory of the murdered and a prayer for hope and better days.
Shmini Atzeret is marked with the Kalanit or anemone; the ready-to-print sticker file is also below.
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People and the Weizman National Museum of American Jewish History convened select Israeli and American Jewish thought leaders to develop insights on two questions;
- What are the principles for transforming a Jewish tragedy into a memory that others value and meaning for generations?;
- How can we mark the first yahrzeit as a global Jewish people?
The thinking group embarked on this task, acknowledging that while much of the memory work is for generations to come, the current leadership has to play a role in the present.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Shlichut Institute
Israel
This booklet, made by the Jewish Agency’s Shlichut Institute and translated by JReady, contains activities for commemorating the first anniversary of the Swords of Iron War to use by educators, teachers, parents, and counselors.
Spanish
WZO, JAFI, and the Ministry for Diapora Affairs
Israel
2023 began with a gradual increase in antisemitic incidents of up to 10%, compared to 2022. This trend was maintained for the first nine months of the year (January-September). However, the events of October 7th and the war that ensued saw a dramatic increase in levels of antisemitism around the world, which resulted in all-time highs. The number of antisemitic incidents for the period between October and December increased six-fold, compared to the previous nine-month period. On a yearly basis, 2023 ended with a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents, compared to 2022, with 43% of monitored events occurring in the USA and 35% in Europe. This past year, violent antisemitic incidents sharply increased by 33%, compared to 2022, with 48% of these related to the Iron Swords war. Here, 46% of all antisemitic incidents took place in the USA, followed by Britain (16%), Germany (9%), France (6%), Canada (6%), Australia (2.5%).
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This YouTube series provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
Elderly
See allAccess Israel
Israel
Access Israel guidelines to remote health care services fot people with disabilities and elderly during COVID-19 Crisis.
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
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
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
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
See allNatal
Israel
A traumatic event is a situation in which a person is exposed to a direct threat of death or
severe injury to themselves and/or their loved ones. Exposure to a traumatic event can occur
when the person is directly experiencing it or witnessing or learning that the event has
happened to a loved one. It can also occur when professionals – such as first responders,
police officers, and mental health professionals – are repeatedly exposed to aversive details of a
traumatic event. Traumatic events can lead to the development of an acute stress response
and, over time, even post-traumatic stress disorder.
War exposes entire populations to a prolonged state of imminent threat to life, in other words,
a “Continuous Traumatic Threat.” In this situation, the individual focuses on survival, self-preservation,
and safeguarding the immediate surroundings from the external threat.
EmotionAid
Israel
We are all asking ourselves how to help, and provide the best care and support to people who experienced a traumatic shock. This presentation will support you, as a helper to provide the best care in the circumstances. In addition, our objective is to provide, structured guidance in our currently chaotic circumstances.
Visit EmotionAid for more information: https://emotionaid.com/
EmotionAid
Does your heart beat fast in times of stress or crisis?
Does your breathing get shallower? Does your body tremble?
Do you feel confused, disoriented, anxious, panicky, or helpless?
These are natural reactions in times of stress. They can be calmed and changed on the spot by taking the 5 simple steps in this guide.
CSPC
Israel
An informative one-pager about how to speak to children about traumatic events like war, and other imminent threats.
Ohel
USA
Ohel presents: Coping with Sari, Ori and Bananas! A puppet show for children to help them process their feelings about the war, in collaboration with Sari Kapnitikoff of That Jewish Moment.
Volunteerism
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
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
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
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
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
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 “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 “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
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
See allThe Jewish Agency's for Israel
Shlichut Institute
Israel
Shmini Atzert is noted in the Torah as a mitzvah – but without reason or explanation. On the eighth Shmini Shabbat, the end of the reading of the Torah (“Simchat Torah”) takes place.
The term “Atzeret” means a mass gathering of the people. We want to adopt the term “Shmini Atzeret” as the thematic Jewish framework to mark the anniversary of the October 7th Massacre: a call for a mass gathering of the entire
Jewish people in memory of the murdered and a prayer for hope and better days.
Shmini Atzeret is marked with the Kalanit or anemone; the ready-to-print sticker file is also below.
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People
ANU: Museum of the Jewish People and the Weizman National Museum of American Jewish History convened select Israeli and American Jewish thought leaders to develop insights on two questions;
- What are the principles for transforming a Jewish tragedy into a memory that others value and meaning for generations?;
- How can we mark the first yahrzeit as a global Jewish people?
The thinking group embarked on this task, acknowledging that while much of the memory work is for generations to come, the current leadership has to play a role in the present.
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Shlichut Institute
Israel
This booklet, made by the Jewish Agency’s Shlichut Institute and translated by JReady, contains activities for commemorating the first anniversary of the Swords of Iron War to use by educators, teachers, parents, and counselors.
Spanish
WZO, JAFI, and the Ministry for Diapora Affairs
Israel
2023 began with a gradual increase in antisemitic incidents of up to 10%, compared to 2022. This trend was maintained for the first nine months of the year (January-September). However, the events of October 7th and the war that ensued saw a dramatic increase in levels of antisemitism around the world, which resulted in all-time highs. The number of antisemitic incidents for the period between October and December increased six-fold, compared to the previous nine-month period. On a yearly basis, 2023 ended with a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents, compared to 2022, with 43% of monitored events occurring in the USA and 35% in Europe. This past year, violent antisemitic incidents sharply increased by 33%, compared to 2022, with 48% of these related to the Iron Swords war. Here, 46% of all antisemitic incidents took place in the USA, followed by Britain (16%), Germany (9%), France (6%), Canada (6%), Australia (2.5%).
EU CARE
Europe
Anti-semitism
See allWZO, JAFI, and the Ministry for Diapora Affairs
Israel
2023 began with a gradual increase in antisemitic incidents of up to 10%, compared to 2022. This trend was maintained for the first nine months of the year (January-September). However, the events of October 7th and the war that ensued saw a dramatic increase in levels of antisemitism around the world, which resulted in all-time highs. The number of antisemitic incidents for the period between October and December increased six-fold, compared to the previous nine-month period. On a yearly basis, 2023 ended with a 235% increase in antisemitic incidents, compared to 2022, with 43% of monitored events occurring in the USA and 35% in Europe. This past year, violent antisemitic incidents sharply increased by 33%, compared to 2022, with 48% of these related to the Iron Swords war. Here, 46% of all antisemitic incidents took place in the USA, followed by Britain (16%), Germany (9%), France (6%), Canada (6%), Australia (2.5%).
The Department for Combatting Antisemitism and Enhacning Resilience at the WZO
Israel
On the morning of Saturday, 7th October 2023, the State of Israel was shaken to the core when Hamas terrorists waged an unprecedented and barbaric attack. At least 1,200 people were murdered, with an estimate of 20,000 injured by the end of 2024, and 240 having been taken hostage.
From mass murder to rape, torture, mutilation, and taking of hostages, every imaginable international law was completely violated by Hamas, including war crimes, attempted genocide, and crimes against humanity.
Hamas’ actions were universally condemned, including by the United States, Europe, and many leaders around the world.
This document provides a brief overview and seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked legal questions concerning the actions of Hamas and Israel’s response to the massacre of October 7th.
Natal
Israel
A traumatic event is a situation in which a person is exposed to a direct threat of death or
severe injury to themselves and/or their loved ones. Exposure to a traumatic event can occur
when the person is directly experiencing it or witnessing or learning that the event has
happened to a loved one. It can also occur when professionals – such as first responders,
police officers, and mental health professionals – are repeatedly exposed to aversive details of a
traumatic event. Traumatic events can lead to the development of an acute stress response
and, over time, even post-traumatic stress disorder.
War exposes entire populations to a prolonged state of imminent threat to life, in other words,
a “Continuous Traumatic Threat.” In this situation, the individual focuses on survival, self-preservation,
and safeguarding the immediate surroundings from the external threat.
EmotionAid
Does your heart beat fast in times of stress or crisis?
Does your breathing get shallower? Does your body tremble?
Do you feel confused, disoriented, anxious, panicky, or helpless?
These are natural reactions in times of stress. They can be calmed and changed on the spot by taking the 5 simple steps in this guide.
EU CARE
Europe
Communication
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.
"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
See allEmotionAid
Israel
We are all asking ourselves how to help, and provide the best care and support to people who experienced a traumatic shock. This presentation will support you, as a helper to provide the best care in the circumstances. In addition, our objective is to provide, structured guidance in our currently chaotic circumstances.
Visit EmotionAid for more information: https://emotionaid.com/
EmotionAid
Does your heart beat fast in times of stress or crisis?
Does your breathing get shallower? Does your body tremble?
Do you feel confused, disoriented, anxious, panicky, or helpless?
These are natural reactions in times of stress. They can be calmed and changed on the spot by taking the 5 simple steps in this guide.
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.
Hebrew
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
Community Resilience
See allEU CARE
Europe
EU CARE
Learn how to identify suspicious activity and danger and how to react in dangerous situations.
EUCARE Fearless Together. www.eu-care.net https://learn.eu-care.net/
EUCARE: The Community Awareness Resilience Education (C.A.R.E.) for Europe project (EUCARE) is co-funded by the European Union through the Internal Security Fund.
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.
Hebrew
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
Disabilities
Access Israel
Israel
Access Israel guidelines to remote health care services fot people with disabilities and elderly during COVID-19 Crisis.
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
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
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