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Join us on a Mission to Israel

This mission which will take place from February 4 – February 9, is a uniquely powerful opportunity to witness the physical and emotional aftermath of 10/7, to bring comfort and love to Israelis who were directly impacted by this massacre and to contribute to the rebuilding by volunteering. This mission is not for everyone. It will be fast paced and intense physically and emotionally. It is also an opportunity unlike any other to make a difference.

Please be in touch with Rabbi Ben-Gideon if you have any questions:
jben-gideon@tbsroslyn.org.
Click here for more information.

BOOKS:
Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby
An entertaining, accessible history of the land of Israel from the Biblical period through today. Appropriate for teenagers and adults.
Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land by Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt
Learn the ins and outs of modern Israeli society through the eyes of two American Jewish comedians who made Aliyah. Appropriate for teenagers and adults.
Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn by Daniel Gordis
A thorough, in-depth exploration of modern Israel.

NEWS WEBSITES:
https://www.timesofisrael.com/ 
An incisive and balanced source of news about Israel and the Jewish world.
https://www.ynetnews.com/category/3083
Ynet is also an excellent source of news about Israel and the Jewish world.
https://www.i24news.tv/en
Television news from Israel in English.

VIDEOS:
https://jewishunpacked.com/
Concise videos crafted by educators to help teenagers and adults make sense of specific issues in Israel.
https://jewishunpacked.com/what-is-hamas-explained/
An article with short videos that explains the origins of Hamas, its history, and platform.
https://israeled.org/
Center about Jewish education established by and lead by Professor Ken Stein of Emory University.