How to Talk to your Kids about the Violence in Israel

Written in 2015, this article explores the challenges and opportunities we face in sharing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with children.  Despite the complexity of the topic, it encourages educators to provide ample opportunities for children to ask questions and have their feelings validated by the trusted adults in their lives.  

Dr. Sivan Zakai is an associate professor of Jewish education at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles.