A Reflection & Resources on the Israel-Hamas War

Grieve.

Profound, collective grief has followed Hamas’ terror attack on Israel, the deepening conflict and resulting humanitarian crises. We mourn the lives lost and continue to hold Israeli and Palestinian victims, their families and loved ones in the light.

This conflict is a stark reminder of the global struggles for equity, justice and peace that have unfolded over centuries and millennia. We stand in solidarity with those whose lives have been forever altered by this tragedy. And, we envision a world where every life is cherished and valued as equal – where all humanity lives in peace, freedom and safety.

Integrate.

Resources

• A Rabbi and Imam on How They’re Counseling Their Communities | NPR

• How to Use Our Very Brief Guide to Antisemitism | T’ruah*

• In Solidarity and with Sorrow | Tzedek Social Justice Fund

• Jewish and Palestinian Employers Step Up to Help Workers | SHRM

• Love, Justice & Dignity for Palestine | Change Elemental

• Rapid Response Resources for Community Members Addressing Hate, Anti-Palestinian Racism, & Islamophobia in the US | Muslims for Just Futures and Building Movement Project

• Solidarity Resources for Organizations | Solidarity Is and Building Movement Project*

• The Only Liberation is Shared Liberation | The Adaway Group

• The Root of Violence is Oppression | Jewish Voice for Peace

• What You Can Do to Support the Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza | Anti-Racism Daily

Act.

Organizations to Follow

Trainings

• Antisemitism 101 | ADL

• Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment | Right to Be

• Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment | Right to Be

• Islamophobia 101 | YWCA Minneapolis

• Muslims Anti-Racism Collaborative trainings | Muslim ARC

• Talking About Antisemitism | Cornerstone

Rest.

Poems

Taking Sides, Irwin Keller

Think of Others, Mahmoud Darwish

As you prepare your breakfast, think of others

   (do not forget the pigeon’s food).

As you conduct your wars, think of others

   (do not forget those who seek peace).

As you pay your water bill, think of others

   (those who are nursed by clouds).

As you return home, to your home, think of others

   (do not forget the people of the camps).

As you sleep and count the stars, think of others

   (those who have nowhere to sleep).

As you liberate yourself in metaphor, think of others

   (those who have lost the right to speak).

As you think of others far away, think of yourself

   (say: “If only I were a candle in the dark”).