Responding to Crisis in Israel

How do we talk to our kids about tragic events? How can we respond to their difficult questions about what they see and hear in the news?
This is an evolving collection of resources in response to the horrific violence in Israel in October, 2023. We will update this space with resources for parents and families to help them engage appropriately with what is happening. 

Webinar Recordings

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Webinar Recording: Guidance for Parents of Young Children
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 9 year olds
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Webinar Recording: Guidance for Parents of Tweens and Teens
The Jewish Education Project
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10 - 18 year olds
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Webinar Recording: How to Talk to Kids About Israel Today
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
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The section below features video clips taken from the webinar, How to Talk to Kids about Israel Today, hosted by The Jewish Education Project on October 10, 2023. 

Video Clips

How to talk to kids
When and How to Talk to Kids about Israel
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
Responding to Questions
How to Respond to Kid's Questions about Israel
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
Advice for parents
How to talk to Kids about Israel: Advice for Parents
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
Talking about Antisemitism
How to Talk to Kids about Antisemitism
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
Social Media
Helping Kids Navigate Social Media and Online Spaces
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
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Resources for Families

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How to Talk to Kids about What is Happening in Israel Right Now
Kveller
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5 - 18 year olds
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Parenting Young Children in Wartime
Ohel
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5 - 9 year olds
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What to Tell Kids When the News is Scary
NPR
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5 - 16 year olds
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Prayers to Mark Ceremonies and Small Group Conversations
The Jewish Education Project
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7 - 12 year olds
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Podcast: Educating and Parenting in a Time of War
The Jewish Education Project
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15 - 18 year olds
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How to Talk to Kids about Violence in Gaza
Kveller
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8 - 13 year olds
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Webinar Recording: How to Talk to Kids About Israel Today
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds
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Understanding Hamas
Unpacked for Educators
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16 - 18 year olds
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History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Unpacked for Educators
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15 - 18 year olds
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Resources for Talking about Israel with Children with Cognitive Disabilities
Matan
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5 - 17 year olds
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How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Israel?
ReformJudaism.org
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6 - 14 year olds
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Healing Resources for The Situation in Israel
The Blue Dove Foundation
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8 - 13 year olds
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Israel Events Explainer
The Times of Israel
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15 - 18 year olds
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8 Tips for Talking about Israel with Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs
Gateways: Access to Jewish Education
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5 - 10 year olds
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Feeling Helpless Over Israel? Here's What You Can Do Right Now
Kveller
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5 - 18 year olds
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Talking to Kids about Violence
National Association of School Psychologists
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6 - 17 year olds
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It's Okay to Be Scared: A Book for Young Children
That Jewish Moment
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5 - 7 year olds
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Shine a Light on Antisemitism
The Jewish Education Project
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5 - 18 year olds