Barrack Stands With Israel
עם ישראל חי
We are heartbroken and devastated by the horrific attacks on the State of Israel. Our thoughts are with our entire Barrack kehillah and our many meaningful connections to Israel.
Our hearts and prayers especially go out to our alumni living in Israel, the many people in our community who have been directly affected by these tragic events, and those who have been called upon to serve, protect, and defend our beloved homeland. We are keeping them in our thoughts and wishing them strength and safety as we stand with all of the people of Israel during this unspeakably difficult time.
We are all seeking ways to contribute and help however we can. There are many worthy fundraisers and opportunities to support Israeli soldiers and citizens at this time of great need. Below are a few ways to help as well as resources for talking to children about terrorism and war.
We are holding the people of Israel in our thoughts and hearts as we pray for their safety and peace for all Israel.
Where to Give
Where to Gather
Ongoing events and resources from Jewish Federation
Heroes and Heroines of Light: A Conversation with Survivors of October 7
Sunday, December 10, Kaiserman JCC
Rally Against Antisemitism in Philadelphia, Sunday December 10
Israel Education Class by Akiba/Barrack Alumnus and Muss Educator Danny Stein '06
The Long Journey Home: From Ancient Israel to Modern Zionism
In this year's class, Danny Stein will trace the Jewish people's journey from the ancient world to the advent of modern Zionism, with an emphasis on how certain events along the way impacted the eventual return to Israel and the character of the state.
Alumni Stand with Israel
Lane Barsh '21 confronts antisemitism on campus
Avi Lurie '14 sends a message from the front lines
Jake Tapper '87 speaks with the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent about his support of Israel and the strong Jewish foundation he gained at Akiba/Barrack.
Lia Dolev '22 at the University of Maryland meets with Representative Steny Hoyer about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses.
Akiba/Barrack graduates in Israel- Gabe Duec '10, Shoval Dorani '10, Daniel Elkin '10, and Dory Kalimi '10- surprise Adam Wachs '10 for a birthday barbecue celebration while he is serving in the IDF.
Talia Willner '23 and her family organized over 700 Shabbat bags with 1400 homemade challahs for students, faculty, and the community at the University of Pennsylvania.
Tal Ben-Maimon '10 creates nonprofit Israel Friends to send crucial aid to Israel
Alumni at Pitt Chabad paint a peace mural.
Ilan Gordon '21 hangs posters of the hostages.
Resources
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Talking to Children about Terrorism and War (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
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How to Talk to Children about the Conflict in Israel (Union for Reform Judaism)
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Responding to the Crisis in Israel (Truvie)
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How to Talk to Children about Israel Today (Jewish Ed Project)
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Resources from Prizmah: The Center for Jewish Day Schools
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War in Israel Fact Sheet (The Lookstein Center of Bar-Ilan University)