From the Rabbi's Desk

The following resources are good sources of information about the war in Israel. They include emails you can sign up for, websites to stay connected to, podcasts, and YouTube channels. I believe all of them will do a far better job of keeping us informed and educated than our local, national and cable news.

Emails:

AJC (American Jewish Committee)

They will send updates on the latest relevant info from Israel. You can sign up here.
Click here to sign up.

Israeli Consulate for the Southeast

We are blessed here in Atlanta to have an Israeli Consulate. They’ve been sending out daily briefings since the war began. Here is the site on which to signup:
Click here to sign up.

Websites:

StandWithUs

An incredible Israel advocacy organization that has been staying on top of the information about this war since the beginning. Please check their site from time to time.
https://www.standwithus.com/situationroom

The Times of Israel

This is the Newspaper I most often read and I recommend that you follow their coverage, including a daily livestream. 
https://www.timesofisrael.com/

The Jerusalem Post

One of the oldest publications in Israel and one that has excellent coverage of live and breaking news.  
https://www.jpost.com/

Jewishunpacked.com

A newer online portal for info about the Jewish world and Israel. You’ll find lots of info here and you’ll also see the podcasts and videos. They have a lot to offer.
https://jewishunpacked.com/

i24

An international news website centered on Israel and the Jewish world. They also have an app you can download and it will send you alerts with all breaking news.
https://www.i24news.tv/en

Podcasts:

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

I’ve been listening to this one for years. Every day they’re updating the world about the top stories regarding Israel and the war. It comes out each morning around 7:00 am.
https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/the-times-of-israel-daily-briefing/id1547404042

For Heaven’s Sake

From the Shalom Hartman Institute, Yossi Klein Halevy and Rabbi Doniel Hartmann, come together every few days to discuss different issues facing Israel and how the war is affecting them.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-heavens-sake/id1522222281

Unpacking Israeli History

One of my favorite podcasts about Israel. The host goes deep into all sorts of subjects and provides the listener with a crash course in Israeli history.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unpacking-israeli-history/id1529341876

Unholy: Two Jews on the News

This podcast features an Israeli and a British newscaster who discuss the latest news and how it will affect us and the State of Israel.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unholy-two-jews-on-the-news/id1548441108

Identity Crisis

Another podcast from the Shalom Hartmann Institute features all sorts of conversations from a Jewish perspective about the State of Israel. This one tries to be on a much higher macro level.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/identity-crisis/id1500168597

Israel Stories

This podcast provides us with personal stories that will sometimes bring us up and at other times break us down.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/israel-story/id1048515651

YouTube Channels:

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s channel

The former Prime Minister has made it his work to be out and about in Israel and to communicate with news outlets and Jewish organizations. He has put together a great YouTube channel that has many of his spots on the news. Definitely worth a look.
https://www.youtube.com/@naftalibennettIL

UnPacked

This the YouTube channel for the same outlet listed under websites. Their videos give a good overview of the history and work of different elements of Israel and the conflict.
https://www.youtube.com/@UNPACKED

Today Unpacked

Created by the same person who hosts the podcast Unpacking Israeli History, this is his latest project and he’s trying to create a more regular update of what is facing Israel.
https://www.youtube.com/@todayunpacked