Latest News and Updates
Below are resources to help you stay updated on the developments in Israel and our efforts to support those affected.
Reputable News Sources
It is critical to be sensitive to the credibility of news sources. Follow and check your sources before reposting information. Our trusted partner, Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area (JCRC), suggests this listing of social media accounts of credible, English-speaking journalists:
Tal Schneider (Times of Israel)
Noga Tarnopolsky (freelance)
Trey Yingst (Fox)
Hadas Gold (CNN)
Nadav Eyal (Yediot Ahronot)
Herb Keinon (Jerusalem Post)
Avi Scharf (Haaretz)
Barak Ravid (Axios)
Sarah Tuttle Singer (Times of Israel)
Our local J. The Jewish News of Northern California publishes relevant news for Bay Area residents that spans the globe
Jewish Federations of North America provides daily updates through their FedBeat news feed
Federation: Blog Posts
Israel and the Israeli People Need Your Support Now
Update on Bay Area Jewish Community Security
Federation: In the News
October 7-13:
The J: Bay Area groups plan solidarity, prayer events for Israel as reactions pour in
The J: In S.F., hundreds join urgent gathering to support Israel at war
The J: How to help: Orgs supporting people affected by war in Israel
The J: Berkeley-born Hersh Goldberg-Polin among North Americans missing in Hamas invasion
San Diego Jewish World: Newsom Directs State Funds to Jewish Federations, Other Groups Offering Lifesaving Security Services
The J: Tears, heavy hearts at South Bay, Contra Costa vigils
The J: 2,000 show up to Palo JCC, many mourning friends and family
KRON: Bay Area’s Jewish Community Federation opens an Israel Emergency fund
The J: Bay Area Jews in Israel describe fear, anger, resolve
The J: Some Bay Area Jewish day schools to close Friday amid security concerns
October 16-20:
NBC Bay Area: Israel-Hamas war has Bay Area Jewish community fearful of antisemitic violence
The J: ‘Disgusting calls to violence’ against Israel surface in Bay Area graffiti
Inside Philanthropy: How Philanthropy is Responding to the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis So Far
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Seth Brysk, Chief Officer, External Affairs & Partnerships, 415.512.2426 or Caryn Javinsky Managing Director, Marketing 415.512.6208. Email media requests.
