October 2023 Israel-Hamas War: We answer your FAQs
What happened and how did Hamas terrorists infiltrate Israel? On Saturday, hundreds of Palestinian terrorists infiltrated into Israel on foot and with motorized paragliders while thousands of rockets...
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What’s been happening in Israel and how can we stay informed as critical...
What happened? Over the past week, in response to Hamas’ massacre of over 1,400 Israelis, leaving over 4,000 wounded and kidnapping over 200 Israeli civilians and soldiers into Gaza on October 7th,...
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What will be the fate of the more than 200 hostages held captive by Hamas?
What happened? On October 7, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, ruthlessly attacking Israeli towns and massacring civilians. In the coordinated surprise attack launched on Shabbat and the Jewish holiday...
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Are college campuses safe for Jewish students?
What happened? Since October 7, numerous donors have pledged to withdraw their funding from leading US universities, citing what they say is an inadequate response to rising antisemitism on campuses...
View ArticleWhy Was the March for Israel a Landmark Moment?
What happened? Approximately 300,000 people are estimated to have gathered on the National Mall on Tuesday to express support for Israel in its war against Hamas after the October 7 massacre and to...
View ArticleWhat price should Israel pay to release hostages?
What happened? On Friday, a weeklong pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas came to an end after Hamas refused to release the remaining women and children it had kidnapped during the October 7...
View ArticleShould Israel seek a ceasefire with Hamas?
What happened? Last week, the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza, just a few days after the Secretary General of the U.N. invoked...
View ArticleTeaching with Israeli Music Post Oct. 7th
If you want your students to understand the current mood in Israel, one of the best ways to do so is by listening to its music. Below is a collection of Israeli songs that have been released since...
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5 Activities To Teach Israel Using Maps
Maps can be an engaging tool to help deepen our students’ understanding of Israel. In its short history, the borders of the state have been in a constant state of flux, regularly negotiated and fought...
View ArticleHow to discuss the 2024 U.S. Election
Part A: Perspectives on Supporting Israel in the Election 1. Value Prioritization In her book I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times,...
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