Anti-semitism Crisis: Resources for Teens
Reporting Anti-Semitic Incidents
- Contact Campus Antisemitism Action Line (CALL) to report incidents of antisemitism in your community.
- Please submit an antisemitic incident report at school on ActNowK12.org; they’ll support and guide you through the next steps.
Counseling
Many families are dealing with trauma and seeking qualified English-speaking professionals to work with both parents and teens. Below are a few psychologists in our area. We will share contact information by request at [email protected].
- Orit Atzmon
- Chen Ben-Tov Hamam
- Ili Bar Sade
- Chally Grundwag
- Neallie Ranon
- Valerie A. Goss, MFT
Jewish Family and Children’s Services also offers counseling and support through their Bay Area Critical Helpline: (415) 449-3700.
JFCS’s Center for Children and Youth also offers expert counseling, guidance for parents and emotional support, including a guide on how to talk to children of all ages about antisemitism, violence and other difficult topics.
Contact Person for New Families
New families arriving for long or short term can contact Miri at [email protected].
Contact Person for Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, please send your name and contact information to Effi at [email protected].
Ways to Donate
There are a number of ways to donate money to those on the ground providing support to those affected. Here are a few:
- Brothers and Sisters for Israel (the largest civilian aid organization currently operating in Israel) to provide humanitarian support, meals, clothing, evacuation for those in war zones, accommodation for the displaced, and nationwide logistics centers
- Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund’s 2023 Israel Emergency Fund to support victims of terror and help rebuild damaged infrastructure
- IsraAID Emergency Fund to provide psychosocial support, stress relief activities and relief supplies for victims of the attacks in the south of Israel
- J-Ventures Israel Emergency Fund to support critical needs in Israel and bridge the urgent gap until the government and large organizations get involved