Israel-Hamas War
As of September 18, 2025, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, is inviting American Jews to add our names to a call for an end to the atrocities in Gaza - you can add your name here.
In June 2025, Dorshei Tzedek joined the Jews For Food Aid For Gaza campaign, calling for an end to Israel's blockade and a surge of food and medical supplies into Gaza. The campaign is seeking individual signatures as well as congregations; at that link you can learn more about signing on, pressuring the U.S. Congress, and donating to aid efforts inside Gaza. You can give to the High Holydays campaign to support the Gaza Soup Kitchen here.
What follows are a list of organizations (in alphabetical order) doing work Israel in response to the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 and in response to the Israeli government's ongoing assault on the people of Gaza:
Anera— Providing humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
Arava Institute - An Israeli/Palestinian/Jordanian environmental organization working to bring clean water solutions to Green Refugee Shelters in Gaza.
Beit Binah - Beit Binah India is a "home away from home" for Israelis, many of whom travel to India after their army service. They are partnering with Hamakom to provide post-traumatic services for young Israelis impacted by October 7 and its aftermath.
Middle East Children's Alliance— Emergency assistance to families in Gaza who have fled their homes and medical assistance.
New Israel Fund Emergency Response — As of April 2024, NIF is raising funds to address the famine in Gaza, supporting World Central Kitchen and the International Rescue Committee. Since October 7, they have been giving grants inside Israel to care for the most vulnerable and affected; prevent inter-communal violence; combat hate speech and disinformation; provide trauma counseling; respond to human and civil rights' violations.
Palestine Children's Relief Fund— Providing humanitarian assistance to Gaza's children.
Physicians for Human Rights Israel's Emergency Response — Israeli organization addressing urgent medical needs both for Israelis and foreign workers in Israel as well as for people in Gaza.
Rabbis for Human Rights is working to support marginalized communities in this time of crisis, including Israeli survivors and evacuees facing poverty, Bedouin communities in the Negev, Palestinians displaced due to settler violence, asylum seekers, and more.
Rebuilding Alliance--A U.S.-based organization that partners with Palestinian NGO's to deliver food and hygiene supplies in Gaza, while also lobbying in the U.S. to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Rebuilding Alliance funds local food programs and continues to assist even while international aid organizations have suspended some of their activities.
Road to Recovery- In honor of Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, murdered on October 7, you can support this organization in which she was active, Israelis helping transport Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to medical care inside Israel.
Standing Together is Israel’s largest progressive grassroots movement, mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. Since October 7, 2023, they have organized in support of a ceasefire, in response to incitement against Palestinians, to supplement and protect humanitarian aid convoys to Gaza, and most recently, to bring awareness of starvation in Gaza to the Israeli public and doing civil disobedience to end the war. You can read more about their efforts here.
Therapeutic Help for Israeli Survivors of Hamas Attack — Support for a volunteer group of therapists working with survivors housed at the Dead Sea
Women for Women International - working with local groups to get emergency supplies to women and families in Gaza
World Central Kitchen has organized meals for people in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel since October 7.
Fri, January 16 2026
27 Tevet 5786
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Shabbat
Shabbat, Jan 17th 10:00a to 12:00p
We will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Got Shabbat”-style, with a morning filled with activities for all ages! All are invited to join Rabbi Toba in the CDT Sanctuary or on Zoom for morning songs and blessings, beginning at 10am. Then, in addition to services and text study in the sanctuary (and on Zoom), you can choose from these alternative (in person) activities: *A special celebration with Morah Devora Rohr for kids aged 0-7 and their grown-ups *Family friendly yoga with Esther Kohn, learning about key events and values in Dr. King’s life and practicing related poses *And more! Stay tuned for additional workshops. We’ll gather back together for Torah reading and closing blessings, and will remember CDT member Marty Bresnick on the occasion of his 25th yahrzeit. Kiddush lunch follows services. After Kiddush, at 12:45pm, all are invited to a conversation with CDT member Marjorie Salvadon about the novel Désirée Congo (which Marjorie has translated) and the Haitian Revolution -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Jan 17th 11:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2026Discussion of "Désirée Congo" by Evelyne Trouillot
Shabbat, Jan 17th 12:45p to 2:15p
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2026CDT Men's Group
Monday, Jan 19th 8:00p to 9:00p
CDT's Men's Group meets the 3rd Monday of each month and is open to anyone who identifies with manhood. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2026Mindful Mornings
Tuesday, Jan 20th 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2026Tuesday Religious School: Rosh Chodesh
Tuesday, Jan 20th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2026Highland Visibility Brigade
Wednesday, Jan 21st 8:00a to 9:30a
The Highlander Visibility Brigade conducts weekly Wednesday morning standouts from 8:00-9:30 am, displaying messages of dissent and resistance on the Highland St overpass above the Mass Pike (between Dorshei Tzedek and the Unitarian Church). Visibility Brigades are a way of making dissent visible, building solidarity within and across communities, and galvanizing further activism. Learn more here and sign up here! -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2026Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Jan 22nd 8:30a to 9:15a
This twice-weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2026Shamor v'Zachor: Making Shabbat at Home with DCL Rabbi Beck
Friday, Jan 23rd 6:00p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2026Shabbat Morning Services and Bat Mitzvah of Sasha Pilcher
Shabbat, Jan 24th 10:00a to 12:00p
Zmanim
| Alot Hashachar | 5:43am |
| Earliest Tallit | 6:16am |
| Netz (Sunrise) | 7:11am |
| Latest Shema | 9:33am |
| Zman Tefillah | 10:20am |
| Chatzot (Midday) | 11:55am |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:19pm |
| Mincha Ketana | 2:40pm |
| Plag HaMincha | 3:40pm |
| Candle Lighting | 4:21pm |
| Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:39pm |
| Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:24pm |
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