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We stand with the people of Israel during these difficult and challenging days and pray for the safety and immediate release of all of the hostages.
As the war persists in Israel, we urge you to keep up to date on what we are doing and ways you can help:
Statements
- Sept 27: American Jewish Organizations Urge Israeli Government to Prioritize Hostages Release Before High Holidays
Sept 1: Reform Jewish Leaders Mourn Six Hostages Killed by Hamas in Gaza - Mar 1: WRJ Executive Committee: We Will Never Be Silent
- Feb 6: Reform Jewish Women Lead Unprecedented Solidarity Mission to Israel
- Jan 30: The Moment We Are In, The Future We Pray For
- Jan 26: Reform Movement Responds to International Court of Justice Ruling on Israel-Hamas War
- Jan. 18: Reform Jewish Women Praise Resolution Condemning Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas
- Jan. 11: North American Reform Jewish Movement Renews Call for Release of Hostages Held by Hamas
- Nov 22: Reform Movement Applauds Partial Hostage Release Deal; Urges Continued Advocacy for Hostages
- Oct 10: Reform Jewish Women Condemn Kidnappings, Other Crimes of War, Targeting Women, Children, and the Elderly by Hamas
- Oct 7: Reform Leaders Respond to Hamas Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Blogs and Published Work
- April 8: Just For This podcast episode: "Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy — A Moment To Be Brave"
- Feb 28: Religion News Service op-ed: "145 Days into War, I am as my People Are" by WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch
- Feb 15: Jewish Journal op-ed: "Four Months Since Their Capture, Will the Hostages Come Back Pregnant By their Rapists?" by WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch
- Nov 17: "A Month Into the War: My Thoughts and Reflections" by Shari Robbins
- Nov 16: WRJ YES Fund emergency allocations
- Oct 27: "Violence Against Women In Times of War is Nothing New, and That Scares Me" by WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch
- Oct 26: eJewish Philanthropy op-ed: "To support Israel right now, tap into deep relationships" by WRJ Executive Director Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch
Prayers
- Prayer for the Captive Women and Children
- Birkat Hagomel: A Prayer of Gratitude
- Haggadah Insert - For Use during Passover 2024
- Musical resources for 10/7 commemorations
Webinars
- June 6: Screams Before Silence: A WRJ Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg
- April 17: Six Months of Captivity: A Conversation with Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin
- Mar 4: We Will Not Be Silent: Israel Mission Recap
- Dec 6: Hear from WRJ attendees at the ARZA Solidarity Mission to Israel
- Nov 29: Meet Our YES Fund Grantees: Israeli Organizations: Advancing Progressive Visions
- Nov 8: Meet Our YES Fund Grantees: Strengthening Communities Through Reform Movement Partnerships
- Oct 17: Meet Our YES Fund Grantees: Empowering Change Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Take Action
- Urge Congress to Condemn Rape and Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas in its War Against Israel
- Urge Congress to Advocate for the Release of Hostages Held By Hamas
- Tell the UN Secretary-General to #EndTheSilence and speak out against rape as a weapon of war
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WRJ will continue to update this page with new resources as the war develops.