War in Israel

As parents, we have such a difficult job, because we need to parent our children like usual, being there for them, in the usual ways, and in helping them to process and cope with what is going on, each in a way that is appropriate for their age, WHILE we ourselves are struggling. These articles and episodes are great resources to help you with your parenting during this time.

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Vacationing with Compassion: How to Support Israel While Still Taking Time Off| Rav Yaakov Neuburger
Episode 1 Vacationing with Compassion: How to Support Israel While Still Taking Time Off| Rav Yaakov Neuburger

Welcome to an episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our gest today is Rav Yaakov Neuburger. Rav Yaakov is Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University and Rabbi at Congregation Beth...

Jewish Parenting Hacks: Navigate the Unnavigatable | Rabbi Phil Karesh
Episode 2 Jewish Parenting Hacks: Navigate the Unnavigatable | Rabbi Phil Karesh

Navigating the uncharted waters of Jewish parenting can be daunting, especially during times of crisis. Yet, in this heartwarming episode of The Jews Next Dor podcast, we delve into...

Overcoming Fear & Anxiety Since the Israel Crisis: Tools from a Trauma Expert | Dr. Norman Blumenthal
Episode 3 Overcoming Fear & Anxiety Since the Israel Crisis: Tools from a Trauma Expert | Dr. Norman Blumenthal

This episode features Dr. Norman Blumenthal, a licensed clinical psychologist who serves as the Zachter Family Director of Trauma and Crisis...

Parenting in Unprecedented Times | Rav Mordechai Burg, Rav Natanel Lebowitz & Rav Michael Olshin
Episode 4 Parenting in Unprecedented Times | Rav Mordechai Burg, Rav Natanel Lebowitz & Rav Michael Olshin

As sirens wail in the night and uncertainty looms over the homeland, these are challenging times to raise children in Israel. But even in the midst of fear and...

Treading Water: How to Parent in Crisis – Dr. David Pelcovitz
Episode 5 Treading Water: How to Parent in Crisis – Dr. David Pelcovitz

Join Dr. David Pelcovitz, one of the real leaders of our Dor, to help the parents of our Dor, our generation to learn how to best parent in crisis.

Parenting Tips for Talking to Your Children About War in Israel | Rabbi Yair Menchel
Episode 6 Parenting Tips for Talking to Your Children About War in Israel | Rabbi Yair Menchel

This episode features Rabbi Yair Menchel who provides guidance and advice to parents on parenting and communicating with children of all ages during the difficult time we are in...

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Ensuring Safe, Protective And Caring Environments For Our Children During The War In Israel:  A Parental Imperative – Dr. Chaim Botwinick
December 6, 2023 Ensuring Safe, Protective And Caring Environments For Our Children During The War In Israel: A Parental Imperative – Dr. Chaim Botwinick

Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, acheinu bnai yisrael throughout the world wait anxiously for promising news regarding the...

Taking Our Place in Jewish History – Reacting to the Crisis – Rav Mordechai Burg
November 23, 2023 Taking Our Place in Jewish History – Reacting to the Crisis – Rav Mordechai Burg

Last week I had the distinct privilege of attending a two day IFS (Internal Family Systems) parenting training seminar taught by the world renowned Dr. Einat Borenstein....

Loving our Children in a World That Doesn’t Love Them – Rav Mordechai Burg
November 13, 2023 Loving our Children in a World That Doesn’t Love Them – Rav Mordechai Burg

In a fascinating interview on Meaningful Minute, trauma expert and founder of Our Place, Sonny Perlman (shout out another old school Far Rockaway family!), gave language to...

Helping Parents Respond and Cope with their Children’s Thoughts Regarding the Current War in Israel: Dr. Chaim Botwinick
November 10, 2023 Helping Parents Respond and Cope with their Children’s Thoughts Regarding the Current War in Israel: Dr. Chaim Botwinick

                                                                        Helping Parents Respond and Cope with their Children’s                                                                               Thoughts Regarding the Current War in Israel:                                                                                        Select Resources and References  Dr. Chaim Botwinick, Ed.D        ...

Nosei B’Ol Chaveiro: Sharing the Burden During Winter Break – Rav Mordechai Burg
November 9, 2023 Nosei B’Ol Chaveiro: Sharing the Burden During Winter Break – Rav Mordechai Burg

On September 6th 1970, TWA flight 741, was hijacked by the PFLP, a Palestinian terrorist organization, to Jordan. Among others, the plane was carrying Rav Yitzchok Hutner zt”l, Rosh...

An Open Letter to Parents: Rav Mordechai Burg
October 31, 2023 An Open Letter to Parents: Rav Mordechai Burg

Dear parents, These are beyond difficult times. For everyone. For those living in Chutz La’aretz there is a real feeling of helplessness and wanting to do...

Courageous, Not Fearless- Teaching Our Children to Face Fear Under Difficult Circumstances – Rav Mordechai Burg
October 22, 2023 Courageous, Not Fearless- Teaching Our Children to Face Fear Under Difficult Circumstances – Rav Mordechai Burg

“Is it wrong that I feel afraid? I feel like if I had more Emunah I wouldn’t be afraid.” In one form or another parents and educators have been fielding...

Unity in Difficult Times – Rav Mordechai Burg
October 17, 2023 Unity in Difficult Times – Rav Mordechai Burg

It has been a week since the horrific terror attacks in Southern Israel. In that time not only have we seen the mobilization of our armed forces but also...

How to talk to your kids about Israel – Mrs. Adina Socolof
October 12, 2023 How to talk to your kids about Israel – Mrs. Adina Socolof

How to talk to your kids about Israel I like many of you have been walking around in shock these past few days. Anger, sadness, grief, outrage, disbelief are just...

Strategies to help our kids cope with the war in Israel – Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin
October 12, 2023 Strategies to help our kids cope with the war in Israel – Rabbi Dr. Dovid Lessin

Whether we live in Israel, America, or anywhere in the world, our children know that Am Yisrael is going through an incredibly difficult period. They see us crying. They...

How to Talk to Children About the Situation in Israel – Rav Mordechai Burg
October 9, 2023 How to Talk to Children About the Situation in Israel – Rav Mordechai Burg

Driving home from Yerushalayim on Motzai Simchas Torah, my normally reserved six year old son was suddenly very talkative. Having spent the day hearing the sirens overhead and staying...

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