We Stand With Israel
As of 2/3/2025
JF&CS stands with Israel and we are here to support you or your organization. Should you or anyone you know have been impacted by the war in Israel and need assistance, please complete the following intake form below. Submissions are reviewed Monday - Friday and return calls are made 9a-5p.
If you are looking for A Bridge to Stability (formerly, Emergency Financial Assistance), click here.
We are open from 9:00 - 5:00 ET Monday - Thursday, and 8:30 - 4:30 on Friday. Calls or emails after business hours may not be responded to until the next business day.
Mental Health/Crisis:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call, Text, or Chat 988, or visit 988lifeline.org
- Crisis Hotline – Text HOME to 741741
- JQ Helpline – Call or text 855.JQI.HLPS (855.574.4577)
- LGBTQ National Youth Talkline – (800) 246-7743
- For additional crisis resources for children, teens, and young visit Jewish Together – BeWell (for children, teens, and young adults)
National Resources:
Social and Emotional Learning Resources:
Our children and adolescents need the guidance and safety of adults in their home and in their schools to be able to navigate their own emotions and trauma in a healthy, safe, and productive way.
For All Ages
- Guide for Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event: In the wake of a traumatic event, your comfort, support and reassurance can make children feel safe, help them manage their fears, guide them through their grief, and help them recover in a healthy way. This guide was assembled by psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health experts specializing in crises. (Guide for Hebrew-speaking families)
- How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics
- Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage
- How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War: UNICEF’s guide offers eight tips to support and comfort your children
- Handle with Care: Supporting Young People During Crises: Learning for Justice offers recommendations and resources to help guide conversations with young people and to manage potential subsequent actions and reactions
For Elementary School Students
- Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their young children beyond fear and to resilience
- There Is A War in Israel, by Nellie Harris & Jen Vegh
For Middle School Students
- Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children: The American Psychological Association provides tips and strategies for parents and teachers of middle school-aged children
Additional resources will be listed here as they are made available.