The horrific attack on Israeli citizens and the ongoing fighting, and news of family and friends who were killed or are still missing has left the entire Jewish world reeling. These practical resources and activities aim to help (yourself and) your students during these trying times.
Help students process violence, terror, and the loss of life in the wake of attacks in Israel and Israel's declaration of war against Hamas.
Read and discuss a prayer written by Rabbi Moses Sofer (Chatam Sofer) and reflect on the power of prayer in difficult times.
Jewish text, conversations prompts and suggestions for how to apply Jewish teen philanthropy during a crisis situation.
Three scholars of the Middle East and modern Israel discuss the shock of the Hamas attack, the Israeli goals in the war, the U.S. response and future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Rather than talk about how to speak to students about the war, CIE Vice President Tal Grinfas-David shows how to do so in an actual Zoom session with fourth- to seventh-graders.
An article by Dr. Sivan Zakai about the events of October, 2023 in Israel
This guide provides resources for teens to feel connected to and supported by other Jewish teens.
Resources and communication suggestions for educators.
An infographic of 6000 years of Jewish History on one page.