Dear TBJ Community, We are still in shock as we digest the news coming out of Israel. Sunday night offered a glimpse of the importance of communal solidarity during the most horrific of times. We pray that it offered some light in the midst of the darkness.
While we do not know how long this war will last, we anticipate that it will be a long stretch. Through it all, TBJ will remain steadfast in our solidarity and support of Israel and all those fighting to protect our sacred homeland, while providing ongoing opportunities for briefings, prayer, and processing for us here at home. As always, your clergy, educators and staff are here if you have any questions or want to talk.
See below for resources and gatherings throughout this week and please join whichever one is right for you and your family:
TBJ College Students and Young Professionals in their 20’s and 30’s Israel Zoom Call WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:00 PM We invite TBJ alumni to join our clergy for an opportunity to learn, ask questions and process the conflict and their experiences on campus.
Talking about Israel: For Yourself & Your Children FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 9:00 AM Parents of early childhood and school-age children are invited to join us with Debbie Evans, LCSW for a conversation on talking to your children about the conflict in Israel. This will be a space for parents to be together and process what is going on in Israel, and to discuss what and how we communicate with our young children. We encourage you to register but walk-ins are welcome Register here
Shabbat Service of Solidarity FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 5:30 PM We will be observing Shabbat while marking this painful week through prayer, song, words and community.
Bagels and Briefing: Israel Conversation SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 9:45 AM Join Rabbi Perolman for a space to gather in community and process the events of the week. We will offer updates and time for reflection. Register here
Many of you are asking how you can help: United Hatzalah is launching an emergency appeal to raise funds to provide essential supplies and equipment for their volunteers during this state of war. TBJ has a long-standing and powerful connection to United Hatzalah—we partnered with them last year to rescue Ukranian Jews and have supported their life-saving work for many years. UH predicts that their emergency supplies will be gone within a few days, just as they are needed more than ever. Every dollar goes to help support those protecting and defending our Jewish State. Checks may be sent by mail: Friends of United Hatzalah 442 5th Avenue, Suite #1866 New York, NY 10018 Or donate here
