The JCRC of Greater Washington is fully committed to standing with Israel for as long as it is necessary to annihilate the Hamas terrorists who, on October 7th, committed the deadliest single-day massacre on Jewish people since the Holocaust.
This page will be regularly updated with resources, local events and ways you can help support Israel from afar. Anyone with information to be included on this page should email cbarrios@jcouncil.org.
Resources
Israel-Hamas War FAQs Fact Sheet
The JCRC of Greater Washington has put together a FAQs sheet to answer some of the main questions being asked during this time of war between Israel and Hamas.
The 10/7 Project
The 10/7 Project is an organized effort to counter the disinformation about the attacks of October 7th and Israel’s response, especially aimed at the key media and government influencers.
Hostages and Missing Families Forum
Nearly 200 innocent civilians, soldiers, Israelis and non-Israelis including babies, children, elderly, women and men, were abducted from Israel by Hamas and taken into Gaza. Bring Them Home Now.
Emotional/Mental Health Support
The horrific events unfolding in Israel are understandably triggering fear, anxiety, anger and more, especially among people with close personal ties to Israelis or with children or other relatives serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. Those in need of emotional support and/or mental health services should contact the Federation and JSSA’s J-CARING hotline at 703-J-CARING.
Speaking with your Children about these Traumatic Events
Our partners at the Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) have provided us with an excellent resource from the Child-Mind Institute with tips for speaking to our children about these horrific events.
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event can be found Here in English, and Here in Hebrew
Kveller has published a very helpful guide broken down by age group, How to Talk to Kids About What’s Happening in Israel Right Now
For more general advice, please see the ADL’s guide on having family conversations about difficult topics
Israel Resources for Teens
Supporting our Students During the Israel-Hamas War
A guide for teens on talking about the Israeli-Hamas war.
Fight Misinformation, Disinformation, and Biased Media Literacy
To recognize, distinguish and address these types of bad information, check out this Media Literacy Resource.
In the U.S. Seeking Information about Relatives/Loved Ones in Israel
Please contact the Israeli Consulate in New York at 917-756-8387 or 212-499-5321 for information about relatives or loved ones currently in Israel.
Take Action
Donate
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Israel Crisis Relief Fund
Friends of the IDF Hamas-Israel War Emergency Campaign
Support Victims of Terror in Israel
Solidarity 4 Survivors
Advocate: Tell your federal, state, and local elected officials and representatives to support Israel.
Share Your Story: Do you know someone in Israel who was personally affected by the Hamas terror attack? We are looking for people who want to share their story or that of a family member or friend either living in Israel or currently there in another capacity.
Wear Your #BlueRibbonsforIsrael: Communities and leaders across North America are wearing their blue ribbons in solidarity with the hostages taken by Hamas in Israel and their families. Learn more and get your blue ribbon at BlueRibbonsforIsrael.org
Webinar Briefings
JCRC Statements
JCRC and ADL DC Demand More From All Local School Districts
JCRC of Greater Washington Condemns Violent Anti-Israel Protest Outside DNC Headquarters
Deal to Release 50 Hostages
"Emergency Protest" Outside the Israel Embassy
Recent Threats Against Jewish Institutions
CODEPINK's "March on Washington for Gaza" Event
100 Days Since the October 7 Massacre
Rescue of Two Israeli Hostages from Hamas Terrorists
Statements from local Elected Officials
Federal
President Joe Biden
Senator Ben Cardin
Senator Chris Van Hollen
Senator Tim Kaine
Senator Mark Warner
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Congressman Andy Harris
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
Congressman John Sarbanes
Congressman Glenn Ivey
Congressman Steny Hoyer
Congressman David Trone
Congressman Kweisi Mfume
Congressman Jamie Raskin
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger
Congressman Don Beyer
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
Congressman Gerry Connolly
Jewish Members of the House of Representatives
Maryland
Governor Wes Moore
Senator Craig Zucker
Senator Ariana Kelly
Senator Cheryl Kagan
Senator Will Smith
Delegate Pamela Queen
Delegate Linda Foley
Delegate Lily Qi
Delegate Mark Korman
County Executive Mark Elrich
Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin
Attorney General Jason Miyares
Senator Suhas Subramanyam
Senator Scott Surovell
Delegate Dan Helmer
Former Delegate Elieen Filler-Corn
Mayor Catherine Read
Mayor Justin Wilson
Chairman Christian Dorsey
District of Columbia
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Chairman Phil Mendelson
Councilmember Matthew Frumin
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George
Councilmember Zachary Parker
Councilmember Vincent Gray
Councilmember Brooke Pinto
Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie
Councilmember Robert White
Councilmember Charles Allen
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau
Attorney General Brian Schwalb