Resources for Learning about & Discussing the Conflict in Israel
You are likely seeing inaccuracies about the recent violence in Israel, especially on social media. We encourage you to educate yourself and others on the facts related to these complex issues.
Please take advantage of the below articles, webinars and resources that you and your loved ones can use to have a fact-based understanding and discussions on this complicated situation.
RESPONDING TO THE RISE OF ANTISEMITISM
What to Do about Antisemitism at School
Report: Rise of Global Jew Hatred amid Israel-Hamas Violence
RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
Download Facebook frame “We Stand with the People of Israel”
Navigating Social Media on the Conflict
Share Federation’s Posts: Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn
Share AIPAC’s Posts: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter
Share AJC’s Posts: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter
Share A Wider Frame’s Posts: Instagram
Share Fuente Latina’s Posts: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter
Share Hey Alma’s Posts: Instagram
Share Israel on Campus Coalition’s Posts: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter
Share StandWithUs’ Posts: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter
RESOURCES FOR TEENS
A Guide for Teens on the Conflict
Discussing Israel with Friends and on Social Media (from Greater Washington’s JCRC)
UNDERSTANDING WHAT LED TO THE RECENT VIOLENCE IN ISRAEL
Jewish Education Project: Background on the Current Crisis
Anatomy of an Intentional Escalation
Myths and Facts about the Violence in Jerusalem
JTA: The fighting in Gaza, Jerusalem and across Israel, explained
Jewish Council for Public Affairs: Understanding the History of the Al-Aqsa Mosque
Alma’s Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
ANALYSIS OF CURRENT EVENTS / RESPONSES TO CRITICISM OF ISRAEL
Webinar: The Jewish Agency for Israel with Dr. Michael Oren, former Ambassador of Israel to the U.S.
Israeli-American Council: Fact Sheet about Recent Developments in Israel
The Jerusalem Post: Analysis of the Situation in Jerusalem
The Times of Israel’s Analysis of Israel and Gaza Conflict
Tablet Mag’s Analysis of Narratives on Social Media
Israeli Comedian Response to John Oliver
AJC’s David Harris: Open Letter to Trevor Noah
DISCUSSING THE CONFLICT WITH CHILDREN
PJ Library: How to Talk to Your Kids about Scary Situations
How to Talk to Your Kids about the Violence in Israel
