STOP

THE
SIRENS
IN JUST OVER TWO WEEKS, ISRAELIS
HAVE ENDURED MORE THAN 2,000
ROCKET ATTACKS, FIRED AT ALL HOURS
OF THE DAY AND NIGHT. ISRAELIS ARE
IN NEED. FEDERATION IS READY TO HELP.
WEVE ALREADY ALLOCATED $8.5
MILLION, JUST TO ASSIST ISRAELIS IN
THESE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF THE
CONFLICT. BUT THE NEEDS ARE
GROWING. ISRAEL NEEDS US.
Why Federation?
Why now?
Because the Government of Israel
has asked Jewish Federations to
intensify their efforts in providing
humanitarian support to the people
of Israel.
Because Iranian-backed Hamas
upgraded military capabilities mean
that today, three-quarters of Israelis
live within range of rocket re.
Because in the precious few sec-
onds between a siren blast and a
rocket hit, lives can be destroyed, or
changed forever.
Because the elderly, the disabled,
the disadvantaged and new im-
migrants have specic and urgent
needs for comfort and care.
Because if the past is any guide,
the majority of charitable contribu-
tions that will help the Israeli people
during times of crisis will come from
Jewish Federations.
Because Federations can uniquely
access a wide network of support,
reaching the most Jews in the
most communities in the U.S. and
Canada.
Because we stand in solidarity with
our brothers and sisters in Israel
always.
Israel Under Fire
Provide immediate relief
from the line of re for
more than 45,000 children
Federation dollars allocated
in this emergency campaign
have already helped 45,000
children. But the needs
persist and are growing
every day. For the price of
dinner for two$53we can
provide a critical day of relief
for children living closest to
the line of re.

A day away from the
front linesin summer
camps, youth villages and
enrichment classesis more
than a day in the country. It
is a respite from the connes
of the indoor playgrounds
that, for more than 13 years,
have become their normal
play spaces.
Total Allocation to Date
$3,596,002
Partners: The Jewish Agency for Israel,
American Jewish Joint Distribution
Committee, World ORT, Ethiopian National
Project, Israel Movement for Reform
& Progressive Judaism and Masorti
Movement
Extend an extra helping
hand to 20,000 of Israels
most vulnerable citizens
In normal times, Federation-
supported senior centers
provide thousands of seniors
living in povertymany of
them Holocaust survivors
with food and comfort.
Today, its too dangerous for
them to travel, and many are
living within the walls of their
apartment bunkers.

Our partners are deploying
more caseworkers to bring
food, medicine and comfort
to the elderlyand other
vulnerable groups like
the disabledin their
homes. Crews are also
installing equipment, like
air conditioners, to make
them more comfortable, and
Internet connections to give
them access to the outside
world.
Total Allocation to Date
$1,934,400
Partners:The Jewish Agency for Israel,
American Jewish Joint Distribution
Committee
Expand trauma support for
15,000 Israelis

When sirens blare, tens of
thousands of Israelis take
cover. But when the all clear
sounds, many continue to
suffer from trauma that may
not be as visible as a physical
injury, but is just as real.

Partner programs are
providing psychological
assistance to help 15,000
civilians and rst responders
weather the current storm.
Program costs range
from $1,200 to $3,600
a patient. But that just
covers immediate support
counseling right now. Needs
are likely to grow.

In addition, demands on help
hotlines are up dramatically.
These funds also enable a
signicant expansion of
those services.
Total Allocation to Date
$2,114,000
Partners: Israel Trauma Coalition,
The Jewish Agency for Israel,
American Jewish Joint Distribution
Committee and Masorti Movement
Strengthen assistance to
dozens of communities
hit hardest by the conict
Communities are at the
forefront of managing local
services and responses
to attacks. Federation
support for NGOs working
in these locales enhances
the resilience of individual
communities.
Total Allocation to Date
$850,000
Partners: JFNA, along with Federation
representatives in Israel, will coordinate
this program.
HOW DO WE HELP?
Learn more at JewishFederations.org #StopTheSirens #LivingIt