In light of the situation in the south we wanted to make sure you are aware of the following resources:

· Pikud Haoref-Home Front Command Website:
http://www.oref.org.il/International/14-en/PAKAR.aspx (correct link)

The organizations below provided emotional support for those in need. All have websites in English that can be helpful for olim to know about with contact info and emergency numbers. 

· NATAL has been working in emergency mode in order to provide our emotional support to those suffering from trauma and
anxiety, via our many activities including our toll-free 24/7 Hotline 1-800-363-363; http://www.natal.org.il/english/

· Israel Center for Psychotrauma http://www.traumaweb.org/ 

Homes from all over the country are being opened to residents of the south. If wish to be hosted for Shabbat or possibly longer, please email me your information and we will try to help you organize accommodations. 

If you wish to OFFER accommodations for people from the south, please fill out your information here: http://bit.ly/helpthesouth 

Please know that Nefesh B'Nefesh staff is here to support you at 02-659-5800 (24 hr emergency hotline: 054-7341459).

Laura Ben-David
Social Media Coordinator
Nefesh B'Nefesh
laura@nbn.org.il