Ways to Support Israel
In the aftermath of Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack on the Jewish State, KI has curated several organizations and NGOs that are supporting Israel during war. Joint Distribution Committee is supporting government, municipality, NGO partners, and networks to address increased need among those hardest hit. IAC Help to Israel is collecting goods and products forDaily Letter 15: Spiritual Care
Spiritual Care “Renew inside me, a spirit of purposeful direction” (Ps. 51:12). It’s important to rise each day, looking after our mental and physical well-being. To do our best to get through each day, and to stay out of harm’s way. Music helps. I’d love to see you tomorrow night with Yotam Polizar, CEO of
Daily Letter 13: Timeless and Timely
Timeless and Timely A timeless lesson that has never been more time-sensitive. Watch Yair Lapid’s speech from August 2014 at Platform 17 in Germany. Am Yisrael Chai. Rabbi William Hamilton
Daily Letter 10: We are not alone
We are not alone Yes, there are many clips and scenes of those hostile to Israel that are jaw dropping. They can and do sometimes swallow our spirits whole. And, there is also a truth to which we must cling. Now, as never before. We are not alone. Watch this two minute summary of sentiments shared at
Daily Letter 9: “I love being Jewish so much more than anyone could ever hate me for it”
“I love being Jewish so much more than anyone could ever hate me for it” These words this week, expressed by Dodie Altman-Sagan, a student at Syracuse (and part of our KI family), should become iconic. Exemplary. Enduring. Then there is this post, also a must read, from a self-described Quiet American Jew who can no longer
Daily Letter 8: The most important 59 seconds of your day
The most important 59 seconds of your day Look At Every Single One Of Their Faces. Captive, terrorized, and tortured by Hamas. It’s vital to stay focused. These precious souls are the IDF’s supreme priority. May they remain ours… Am Yisrael Chai, Rabbi William Hamilton
Daily Letter 7: Out of sync
Out of sync If you’re like me, a big emotional problem you’re facing involves interactions with others who are in a totally different emotional place from you. You may find yourself coming up for air, finding it hard to breathe, having just watched a heartrending clip of slaughter or suffering. Then you meet up with
Daily Letter 6: Essential Stories
Essential Stories At the conclusion of Shabbat services yesterday, I heard the following story from one of our active members. His brother David is a highly accomplished Israeli surgeon who retired a few years ago. He’s gone back to work, given the national emergency, at one of Israel’s leading hospitals (Tel Hashomer). The very first
Letter 5: eDvar Shabbat Parashat B’reisheet 5784
eDvar Shabbat Parashat B’reisheet 5784 A Week Unlike any Other This week I learned something. It’s something important. It’s what results from being unaware of the dangers of evil. We’ve always known the cost of indifference to evil. How silence can enable it, and how roaring approval keeps company with it. I’ve learned this week that nuance, while