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What Can I Do for Israel?
Yes, we can make a real difference!
Watching the recent terror attacks and the grave danger to our fellow Jews in Israel, everyone is asking what can be done. Presented are practical things we can all do to help. Yes, we can make a real difference!
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Gather for the Peace of Jerusalem
By Tzvi Freeman
Why is it so easy for the destroyers to gather and wreak havoc, and so hard for Jews to gather to pray for the peace of Jerusalem?
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Morning in Jerusalem
A young mother shares what keeps her going, despite all the stabbings
By Elana Mizrahi
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Why I Feel Optimistic Despite the Challenging Times
By Nechama Dina Hendel
My First Walk Outdoors in Jerusalem in a Week
by Shifra Devorah Witt
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Six Pearls of Wisdom Penned by Rabbi Yeshayahu Krishevsky, Killed by a Terrorist
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Thirteen of the Longest Minutes
by Shifra Devorah Witt
I felt, G‑d forbid, like a sitting duck, waiting at a popular intersection for a bus that was taking forever to arrive.
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Israel:
Where Fear and Faith Collide
By Karen Wolfers-Rapaport
Ever since I can remember, I have been a fearful person.
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Walking the Streets of Jerusalem Alone with G-d
By Chaya Forma
The latest attacks have hit close to home, literally and figuratively.
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Tzitzit vs. Terrorist
A Granddaughter of Holocaust Survivors Writes from Jerusalem
By Elana Mizrahi
Careful? How can you be careful when you have crazy people running after you with knives?
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Names of Injured in Latest Wave of Terror
Two Dead, 11 Wounded After Terrorist Opens Fire at Be’er Sheva Bus Station
Mayor calls for calm as attacks and riots persist around the nation
By Yaakov Ort
Newlyweds, Recently Arrived in Israel, Describe Jerusalem Bus Station Attack
Young rabbi says the harrowing experience only strengthens their resolve
By Sarah Leah Lawent
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Arab Mob Torches Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem
Historic Jewish religious site severely damaged in a middle-of-the-night attack
By Yaakov Ort
College Students 1,000-Strong Join in Call of Support for Israel
They took to the phones on Monday night to send a message from campuses all over
By Faygie Levy Holt, Chabad.edu
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70-Year-Old Woman Stabbed at Jerusalem Bus Station
Alert bus driver helps her get treatment; follows attempted attack at Damascus Gate
By Yaakov Ort
Three Dead, More Than 20 Injured in Shooting and Stabbings Around Israel
Jerusalem and Ra’anana attacks mark deadly escalation of terrorist violence
By Yaakov Ort
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Four Attacks in Jerusalem Leave a 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Wounded, Others Injured
New attack near city entrance on Monday night; prayers for the injured as violence continues
By Yaakov Ort
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Chabad in Israel Launches Massive Tefillin Campaign Before Shabbat
Recalling the Rebbe’s directive for a literal ‘call to arms’ in response to a week of terror attacks
By Sarah Leah Lawent
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Violence Continues in Israel, Along With Calls for Torah Study and Mitzvahs
Three terrorist stabbings by midday; massive tefillin campaign launched prior to Shabbat
By Yaakov Ort
Numerous Injuries After Multiple Terror Attacks in Israel
Stabbings in Jerusalem, Kiryat Arba, Tel Aviv and Afula give rise to calls for Torah study and mitzvahs
By Yaakov Ort
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Two Men Killed, Woman and Baby Injured in Old City Jerusalem Stabbing Attack
Terrorist shot and killed by police; victims from Old City and Beitar Ilit
By Yaakov Ort
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Thousands at Jerusalem Funeral of Samaria Couple Murdered by Terrorists
With four children in the car, Rabbi Eitam and Na’ama Henkin were shot while driving home from yeshivah event
By Chabad.org Staff
A 4,000-Year-Old Lesson for Our Times
By Shmary Brownstein
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A Message From Jerusalem
The problem today—as it has been for 2,000 years—is galut, exile. The solution is redemption.
By Yaakov Ort
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Spiritual Engagement the Focus of Russian Jewish Leaders’ Visit to Israel
Amidst terror, they visit holy sites, discuss economic ties and meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu
By Dovid Margolin
Jewish College Students Focus on Israel as They Prep for Annual International Gathering
1,100 students arriving in New York for Chabad on Campus Shabbaton
By Faygie Levy Holt, Chabad.edu
Delegations Led by U.S. Rabbis Visit Terror Victims in Israel
Accompanied by CTVP staff, they spend time with those wounded in recent attacks and their families
By Chabad.org Staff
The Incredible Wedding That United Us All
By Nechama Dina Hendel
These moments captured the essence of our people--the faith, the hope and the unity.
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There Is Hope. Miracles Do Happen
By Nechama Dina Hendel
Reflecting on the unique wedding of Chedva and Shmuel, I am comforted.
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