IFA stands with the people of Israel and condemns the horrific attacks perpetrated by Hamas terrorists. We want to ensure our Jewish members, partners, friends and family – those in Israel, here in the U.S. and around the world – know you have our full support. It is with a heavy heart that we watch the continued violence unfold, and we join you in mourning the thousands of innocent lives lost in Israel and in Gaza.

While it may seem like there is little we can do other than stand up and speak out, we wanted to provide resources for those looking for ways to support the people affected by the violence and all those who remain in harm’s way. We will continue to update this page with additional resources, and if you know of any that you would like to be shared, please let us know.

• Jewish Agency for Israel – North American Council is giving immediate aid to those whose homes were directly hit by rockets, and supporting the injured and evacuated to hospitals as well as families of the deceased.

• American Friends of Magen David Adom have launched an urgent appeal to financially support Magen David Adom (MDA). MDA, also known as the Red Star of David, is the Israeli National Society that is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. MDA provides emergency medical and blood banking services in Israel.

• Jewish Federations of North America are responding, working with its core partners to support victims of terror, help rebuild damaged infrastructure, and address the unprecedent levels of trauma caused by this horrific attack.

• United Hatzalah launched an emergency appeal to raise funds for desperately needed supplies to provide its volunteer EMTs, paramedics, and doctors with the equipment they need to save lives and the protective equipment to keep themselves safe. The goal of the campaign is to raise $20 million to equip an additional 1,000 United Hatzalah volunteers with protective vests and helmets, oxygen tanks, defibrillators, trauma bandages, and tourniquets.

• Sheba Medical Center is a comprehensive hospital in Israel that collaborates with health centers around the world to develop groundbreaking techniques and life-saving treatments. The Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation is partnering with Sheba Medical Center to match every dollar donated.

We will continue updating this page with additional resources.