Cousins Yael Levy in Israel and Terri Ackerman in Long Island have organized a team of 150 volunteers to supply IDF soldiers with gear like pocket knives, thermal gloves, medical supplies, and more, totaling over 9,000 pounds distributed since October.

Congregation Beth Elohim, a Reform synagogue in Brooklyn, is offering special High Holidays services for Israelis living in the area.

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the perceived importance of American Jewish opinions by Israelis, issues when criticism of Israel merges with anti-Semitism, and the ethics of defense companies donating to educational institutions.