As a museum focused on American Jewish history, The Weitzman’s core exhibition does not currently include an exploration of the historic conflict between Israel and Hamas, nor details on the current crisis. If you are interested in learning more about the conflict, we have curated a number of trusted resources to assist you. Keep scrolling or you can download the pdf here. 

The Weitzman stands with Israel as it defends its citizens and Jews everywhere from the terrorist threat.

Background

• Your Guide to Understanding the Roots of the Israel- Hamas War (Article, Bloomberg News)
• What is Hamas? (Video, American Jewish Committee)
• From the River to the Sea – What Does it Mean? (Video, American Jewish Committee)
• Washington Institute for Near East Policy offers extensive resources and analysis of both the current situation and historically

The Current Conflict

• Israel at War (FAQ, AIPAC)
• Wisdom in the Face of Destruction (Essay, Rabbi David Wolpe, Sapir Journal)

The Conflict and Antisemitism

• 10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (Tools and Strategies, Anti-Defamation League)
• Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism (FAQ, Antisemitism 911)

News Sites

• Jerusalem Post
• Times of Israel

Educator Resources

• Support for Classroom Discussion on the Hamas-Israel War (ICS)
• Resources to Help Students Understand the Hamas Terrorist Attack and the Ensuing War (Facing History & Ourselves)
• Education in a Time of Crisis (ICenter)
• Jewish Peoplehood: Judaism as a Civilization (Video, The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education)
• Antisemitism Training Film (Video, Berkeley Center for Jewish Studies – University of California, Berkeley)

Jewish Diversity

• Periphery (Short film and curriculum)
• Jonah’s Story (Video, Bechol Lashon)

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