Dear ESRA Family
We all share a very distressing time, flooded with depressing news and many with loved ones called up. We will find strength by sharing and working together. One of our priorities is to keep everyone informed and safe during these trying times.
Below is important information, services, and activities for you to access:
Stay Informed:
Please review the latest guidelines from the Home Front Command (Pikud HaOref) to know how to respond in emergencies.
We recommend downloading alert apps on your phones and adjusting settings for your location:
Emergency numbers: Police – 100, Ambulance – 101, Fire – 102, Electric company – 103, Pikud HaOref – 104, Missing persons – 105, Local council or municipality – 106, Magen David Adom – *3101, Hatzalah – 1221
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Online Daily Activities 9-12 October
A selection of free Zoom activities with Savannah Kids for Children, mentoring sessions with Gilad Newman, CEO Dale Carnegie Israel, and more. We hope these activities can serve as a source of relief and a way to unite as a community. See events here. |
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Israel at War Q&A with Col (Res.) Uri Halperin
Sun 15 Oct 19:00 Free Zoom
Uri has 33 years of Israeli military and intelligence experience, including as Intelligence Assistant to the Prime Minister and Military Attaché to NATO & Benelux. He holds M.A. degrees in education and national security studies, plus a B.A. in Middle-East studies. A Zoom link to follow.
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The Gaza Strip and its Borders with Professor David Newman Mon 16 Oct 17:00 Free Zoom
He holds a Research Chair in Geopolitics at Ben Gurion University and received an OBE in 2013 for promoting UK-Israel scientific cooperation. He lives in Meitar, Northern Negev, is active in Track II negotiations (reduction or resolution of conflict), and specializes in Israel's borders, including the Gaza Strip. A Zoom link to follow.
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Support Services:
The Ministry of Aliyah & Integration offers a hotline for assistance and emotional support for immigrants: Hotline Details.
If you have family or friends directly involved in the conflict, please get in touch with us for assistance at 09 950 8371 | 052 993 4277 | herzliyaoffice@esra.org.il.
ESRA Support Services are here for you, providing professional counseling and friendship services. Read more.
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No one is left in shelters:
Hosting families - Volunteering to provide accommodation is open to everyone, regardless of religion, race, gender, or political beliefs. We are all equal. Please fill out this form, and we will connect you with a family seeking accommodation: Host Families Form
Families hosting - ESRA is mobilizing to assist any citizen in need of accommodation during these challenging days. Please fill out this form, and we will do our best to connect you with the most suitable hosting family. This initiative relies entirely on the voluntary efforts of hosts: Families Host Form
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Volunteering Opportunities:
ESRA English Tutoring Program, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, NEED YOU! Just one a week. No previous experience is required; training is provided. Basic Hebrew and Zoom skills are required. Read more.
For more volunteering options, read more on our website here.
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Support Gaza Strip Families in Need ESRA is assisting over 200 families from the Gaza Strip who are currently in Shafiimin. You can donate clothes, toys, and more by bringing them to our Picki by ESRA Secondhand & Vintage Shops in Ra'anana and Kfar Saba. Read more. |
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Our hearts are with soldiers, citizens, security, medical teams, volunteers, and affected residents. We unite in prayer for strength, comfort for the bereaved, speedy recovery for the injured, and the safety of all Israelis.
ESRA Family
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