Several people have contacted me from outside of Israel to ask how they can help.
Thank you JIMENA staff for compiling and sharing this list. I repost it here:
For those wishing to provide direct financial support to Israel:
Magen David Adom – Supporting 33,000 paramedics, EMTs, first responders, and first-aid providers in Israel.
NATAL: Israel Trauma Center for Victims of Terror and War – Offering mental health treatment in the realm of war-and-terror-related trauma, PTSD, and resilience-building within the community.
Friends of the IDF - The exclusive organization authorized to gather charitable donations for the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces across the USA.
Barzilai Hospital – A frontline medical facility in Ashkelon, Israel, treating civilian victims and soldiers injured in combat.
Resources on how to talk to children during times of crisis
How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events, American Association of Pediatrics
How to talk to your children about conflict and war, UNICEF Parenting
How to Talk to Children About the Conflict in Israel, Rabbi Edythe Held Mencher, L.C.S.W.