WHC Remembers October 7

Israelis have been held hostage in Gaza for over 300 days since the attacks on October 7. Washington Hebrew has not forgotten them, and as we approach the one-year anniversary of their capture, we have a number of events planned to recognize it.

In addition to the events below, we will have a special remembrance for those killed on October 7 during our Yom Kippur Yizkor service on the afternoon of October 12.

How You Can Help Today

During her Rosh HaShanah sermon, Rabbi Shankman listed a number of ways you can support Israel.

Donate To 
– Magen David Adom: https://afmda.org/
– Havat Marpeh Healing Space Rishpon: https://healingspace.co.il/en/healing-space-rishpon/
– Israel Religious Action Center:  https://www.irac.org/
– Yad B’Yad Schools: https://www.handinhandk12.org/
Association of Reform Zionists of America: https://ARZA.org
 Read
Can We Talk About Israel? by Daniel Sokatch
Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby
 Listen To 
Israel Storyhttps://www.israelstory.org/

Watch Rabbi Shankman’s Sermon

The security, vitality, and improvement of the State of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide are essential to us as Jews and Americans.

Our hearts ache for the lives lost and many wounded in the terror attacks in Israel. We are deeply saddened by the ongoing conflict, and we want to bring our community together in support of Israel.

To help Israelis rebuild and look with hope to the future, Washington Hebrew Congregation created the Israel Hesed Fund for Crisis Support (IHF). The fund focuses on three priorities:

  • HELPING REBUILD DEVASTATED KIBBUTZIM ($500,000): Kibbutzim have long represented the heart of communal living in Israel, and their destruction in the wake of these attacks leaves a significant void. The IHF is committed to assisting in the reconstruction of Kibbutzim and supporting the families who call them home.
    Read a thank you to WHC from Kibbutz Nahal Oz
  • PROVIDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO ISRAEL ($300,000): Ensuring the safety and well-being of Israelis is paramount. The IHF’s funds will be directed toward delivering much-needed medical supplies and equipment.
  • AIDING AFFECTED ISRAELI FAMILIES ($200,000): Families across Israel have seen their homes destroyed and their possessions lost in the aftermath of these attacks. The IHF will provide assistance to those in dire need, helping them rebuild their lives and homes.


To help us reach our fundraising goals, we invite 100 families to join our “Tri Chai Team” and contribute $1,800 for each of the three priorities of the IHF for a total contribution of $5,400. 100 commitments will get us halfway to our goal. We also invite match challenges.

Learn more about the IHF


ICYMI: Watch the Israel Relief Concert


Highlights from the WHC Vigil for Israel and Its People

Contact

Marsha Humphries
202-895-6303
mhumphries@whctemple.org