My Niece - a 1st Lieutenant in the IDF - Has Been Called Up to Protect Israel. What are You Doing?

1. My niece Yonina, a 1st lieutenant, is part of the 75,000-100,000 reservist called up to the Israel Defense Forces. She is somewhere dangerous, doing something important. And Hamas IS shooting at her. She wants us to remember that this conflict did not start with Israel pinpoint bombing in Gaza. In the last year, over 850 missiles have been shot into Israel from Gaza.  Over 12,500 since 2009. Israel has held back, had patience, for longer than most other countries would.  Thank you for your prayers for her safety and for all who are defending Israel's actions. 

2. Watch then post to Facebook/Twitter these three powerful videos: The first features a mother explaining the impact of rockets on children in Israel. The second shares how a first responder in Sderot has managed the situation. Check out this incredible video about Iron Dome, Israel's rocket defense system. The footage was taken at a wedding and you can see rockets fired and destroyed mid-air, as the alert siren rings in the background. 

3. Read then post these two articles: Click here to view the latest memo that details why Israel was forced to respond to Hamas. Click here to view an article by the Reform Jewish Movement's Rabbi Eric Yoffie on the progressive case for Israel's actions.

4. Look then Post this Map App: How Close is Hamas to Israel? Click here to be taken to a map that shows from what distance Hamas rockets could hit your community. When prompted, indicate that you will give permission to use your location so that the map will automatically center on your location.