Israel

IsraelKatie Hanley2025-04-08T16:28:46-04:00

Community Members

If you are an individual seeking counseling services, please call JFS at 860-236-1927.
Free class: Youth Mental Health First Aid: Led by JFS, held at the Mandell JCC May 19 9am-4pm. Register here.
ree, community-style acupuncture with a focus on trauma healing: Mandell JCC every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30pm

Additional Resources for Community Members

5 Steps for Managing Our Emotions and Reactions in Times of Stress or Crisis, EmotionAid
Video Series: Guidance & Support For Processing Our Emotions About The Israeli Conflict, Jewish Community Services
A Guide to Supporting Individuals Through Traumatic Death, The Blue Dove Foundation
Wellness Resources for the Situation in Israel, The Blue Dove Foundation
Making an Emotions “Chavutra”, The Blue Dove Foundation
Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques, Positive Psychology
Protecting Your Mental Health from Violent Content Online, Jed Foundation
Poems for Reflecting on the Israel Palestine Conflict, Moving Traditions
Israel at War: Managing Trauma, Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services
Daily Online Meditation Sit, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
End of Life, Recustom. How Jewish rituals can bring comfort and peace during times of loss.
Head, Hand, Heart, Guiding Language for Discussing Israel
Swords of Iron Resources, Jewish Federations of North America

Parents, Educators of Children, and Youth

Top 3 tips for parents of small children right now:
1. Help your children maintain routine
2. Remind them that they are safe and not in harm’s way
3. Support and encourage open conversation without engaging in too many details
Ohel’s Teacher Support Helpline is available to offer support for educators and youth support professionals. Helpline phone number: 718-686-3189, or email teachersupport@ohelfamily.org. The Teacher Support Helpline is available Mon-Wed 12-1pm; Wed-Thurs 4-6pm.

Additional Resources for Parents, Educators of Children, and Youth

Jewish Learning Works has an excellent webpage full of resources to help find the right words to talk to children and teens about the current crisis. The are adding new sources regularly, so check back! Here’s a link to their page.
Webinar Recordings, Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services
Coping with Sari, Ori, & Bananas! Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services
Parent and Educator Guides & Virtual Support Groups in English and Spanish, Ohel
Children’s Story for Understanding the Israel-Hamas War, Keshet
Israel at Your Kitchen Table: Strategies for Talking with Teens, Moving Traditions
How to Talk with Kids About What’s Happening in Israel Right Now, Kveller
How to talk to Children About Israel Today, The Jewish Education Project
Helping Children Cope after a Traumatic Event, The Child Mind Institute
Talking to your Children about Israel in a Time of Crisis, Jewish Education Project
How to talk to your children about violence in Israel, Jewish Education Project
Videos to Help Parents and Kids Talk About Scary Situations, PJ Library
Guide for Hebrew-speaking families to support their children through trauma, The Child Mind Institute
Israel Resources for Camps – Mental Health, Foundation for Jewish Camp

Individuals in Israel

A hotline for individuals in Israel to connect with a therapist was established by The Koby Mandell Foundation, working with the Israel Trauma Coalition. Hotline phone number: +972 52-520-6900 Please share this information with your loved ones in Israel.
Natal is offering a helpline 24/7 as well as community outreach, a clinical unit, a mobile unit, and many other resources.

Community Leaders

JFS is available to support you in finding appropriate social work resources for your community. Please reach out to Katie Hanley at 860-761-7087 or khanley@jfshartford.org.