Here you’ll find a variety of resources offered by Federation, our partner agencies, and beyond, including:
- Local Resources
- Mental Health Resources (in formation)
- Resources for Early Childhood Educators
- Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
- Resources for Parents and Teens
- Resources for Young Families
- Resources for Youth Professionals
We will continue adding new resources as received, so please check back often.
Local Resources
- Jewish Security Alliance Community Guidance
- Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (for residents of Union County and parts of Somerset County) is offering individual mental health counseling, provided free of charge (for a limited time) with trauma informed licensed social workers. Contact Danielle Mcleer at DMcLeer@Jfscentralnj.org to learn more.
- Jewish Family Service of MetroWest (for residents of Essex, Morris and Sussex Counties) has in-person and virtual groups to explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions about the crisis in Israel in a safe and supportive atmosphere with a licensed mental health professional. Learn more
Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
- Understanding Your Feelings Around the War with Israel & Hamas
- Resources for Talking about Israel with Children with Cognitive Disabilities
- Talking about Israel: A Social Story for Autistic and Learning Disabled Individuals
- 8 Tips for Talking about Israel with Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs
Resources for Parents and Teens
- Questions, Complexities and Context: Insights into Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (ADL)
- Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate (ADL)
- Tips for Engaging and Disengaging on Social Media (ADL)
- Stressful News Cycle Tips: 13 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health (SELF)
- The videos out of Israel, Gaza are graphic, but some can’t look away: How to cope (USA Today)
- History of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Unpacked)
- Poems for Reflecting on the Israeli Palestinian Conflict (Moving Traditions)
Resources for Young Families
- How to Talk to Kids About What’s Happening in Israel Right Now
- Opinion: I’m a rabbi. This is how I talked to my kids about the war in Israel
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary Situations (PJ Library)
- How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism (PJ Library)
- Podcast: What to Tell Kids When the News Is Scary (NPR)
- What do my children understand – and what should I tell them – about the Israeli-Palestinian violence? (Forward Non-Profit)
- Talking to our kids about Israel (Dr. Betsy Stone)
- Helping Children Cope with Frightening News (childmind.org)
- Talking to children about war (NewCAJE)
Resources for Youth Professionals
- Teaching about Israel in Times of Crisis (Jewish Education Project)
- Israel Suggested Conversation Points (Boundless)
- History of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Unpacked)
- Processing Attacks in Israel and the Outbreak of War in the Region (Facing History Ourselves)
- Israel at War Unpacked Videos (Unpacked for Educators)
- Israel Fact Sheets (StandWithUs)
- Mental Health Resources to Support Teens & Young Adults
- Resources for Schools on Violence & Terrorist Attacks in Israel (Prizmah)