We recognize that there is a lot of misinformation circulating in the media and many of you are looking for trusted resources.  We continue to follow the situation, compiling resources and monitoring for any issues that arise locally. Below we've compiled some helpful links. 

In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, or are looking for additional resources to help you or your family better understand and navigate the current conflict in the Middle East, please don’t hesitate to contact me, Jackie Congedo, directly at jcongedo@jfedcin.org.
 

RECORDED VIRTUAL EVENTS

• Watch this briefing with Ambassador Dennis Ross of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy: "What's next for the U.S. and Iran?"
• Watch this webinar with MK Michal Cotler Wunsh: “What are the causes behind the current flare-up of violence in Israel?”  
• Watch this webinar with IDF International Spokesperson LT. Colonel Jonathan Conricus:  “Latest on the escalation in Israel”
• Watch this "Virtual Solidarity Mission to Israel" hosted by Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Agency for Israel

INFLUENCERS & INFORMATION SOURCES 

Instagram
@hey.alma
@jewishliberal
@rootsmetals
@blackjewishmagic
@rudy_israel
@zionessmovement
@henmazzig
@standwithus

Twitter
@Yair_Rosenberg
@BulldogShadow
@SaraHirschhorn1
@LahavHarkov
@ilangoldenberg
@walidissa1001
@skjask
@EinatWilf

RESOURCES

• Suggestions for how to think and talk about Israel and the conflict
• Daily on-the-ground updates compiled by our umbrella organization, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)—the latest, May-21, of which you can read here
• Israel Action Network resource page 
• Opinion: In the Middle East, there's more at play than meets the eye
• Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati statement on situation in Israel

TEEN RESOURCES
We’ve heard from parents of teenagers who’ve shared that their teens are having difficulty navigating conversations with friends, both on social media and in person. To meet the needs of our Jewish students and their friends, in partnership with ish, we are offering teen-centered discussions and resources, no matter where they stand on the current conflict in the Middle East. Please share this Google form with teens you know, and someone from the ish team will be in touch with them in the coming days. 

• Hillel Event: What is Happening in Israel? A Panel
• TikTok videos spread lies about Israel - here’s what you can do about it
• Lies on Social Media Inflame Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
• Hen Mazzig's Tweets on Ongoing Violence
• Hey Alma's Breakdown on the Situation in Israel

TAKE ACTION

• Urge Members of Congress to Stand with Israel
• Thank Members of Congress for Standing with Israel
• Help Support the People of Israel

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