Resources and opportunities for connection and conversation for Jewish teens, parents, educators and professionals.
The current situation in Israel is complex and there are many narratives, viewpoints and resources filling our news and social media channels. Jewish Teen Initiative at CJP has compiled a collection of resources to help you learn about the evolving situation, which will be updated as new opportunities and resources become available.Join our Email List SIGN UP.
This article was originally published in Jewish Boston Teens.
What Is Happening?
- The Fighting in Gaza, Jerusalem and Across Israel, Explained (JTA)
- From Jerusalem to Gaza: The Unfolding Israeli-Palestinian Crisis (Israel Policy Forum)
- In Sheikh Jarrah, Palestinian youth are leading the struggle to defend their homes (+972 Magazine)
- What’s Behind the Violence in Israel and Gaza? (The Washington Post)
- Alma’s Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Alma)
- How Did This Start? We answer your questions about what’s going on in Israel (Unpacked)
- Sheikh Jarrah: The Story Behind the Story (Unpacked)
Understanding Context and Bias
- Eight Tips for Reading About Israel (Sapir Journal)
- Antisemitism: 90 Ways You Can Respond (Anti-Defamation League)
- Dos and Don’ts in Responding to Anti-Semitism (Anti-Defamation League)
- Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories About Bias and Injustice (Anti-Defamation League)
- How to Detect Bias in News Media (FAIR)
- Translate Hate Glossary (American Jewish Committee)
- What do my children understand – and what should I tell them – about the Israeli-Palestinian violence? (The Forward)
- What is Anti-Israel, Anti-Semitic, Anti-Zionist? (Anti-Defamation League)
- What is Media Literacy, and Why is it Important? (Common Sense Media)
Exploring Our Relationship With Israel
- As Gaza Conflict Escalates, Here’s What American Jews Think About Israel (JTA)
- Teaching High Schoolers to Talk About Israel (Jewish Exponent)
Reflections and Hope for Peace
- A Prayer for Peace (ReformJudaism.org)
- For the Return of Peace (Ritualwell)
- Poems for Reflecting (Moving Traditions)
- The Smoke Has Not Cleared: A Prayer for Peace (Ritualwell)
Resources
- Boston Stands With Israel (Combined Jewish Philanthropies)
- May 2021: Exploring the Current Israeli-Palestinian Crisis (The Jewish Education Project)
- Anti-Defamation League
- The Alef Bet of Israel Education (The iCenter)
- American Jewish Committee
- Conflict and Peace (The iCenter)
- The iCenter
- Reframing Israel
- TribeTalk
- Center for Israel Education
- Unpacked for Educators
- Makom
