1. Stay informed.  Read the news.  Go beyond the local sources for news direct from Israel.  Visit Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, YNet News  or Globes. 

2. Spread the word.  Communicate the key messages to others. Send a letter to the editor. Call in to a local radio show. Click here for talking points and updated information to be used in conversation, radio call-ins or distributed media.

3. Initiate, plan and attend Israel educational forums in synagogues, JCC's and college campuses.  See the Israel Calendar for upcoming events.

4. Host informal parlor meetings for non-Jews (colleagues and friends) and for other Jews less connected to Israel. All of us are emissaries for Israel and all of us know such people. JCRC is available to assist.  Email aalexenber@jcrcboston.org for more information.

5. Monitor and respond to the media, especially smaller outlets or radio shows. For letter writing tips and samples click here.

6. Show your support at home and work.  Display an Israeli flag. 

7. Pray for the safety of the citizens of Israel; Click here for a prayer written by the Chief Rabbi of Israel.

8. Buy Israeli commercial products. Visit www.cjp.org/shopisrael to see which local stores carry Israeli products.

9. Get political. Contact your local legislators. Maintain an appropriate balance between letters urging action, letters expressing disappointment, and "thank yous."  Even if you know your representative is a strong supporter of Israel, saying "thank you" and urging ongoing support is important. Click here to find your local legislators. Click here to visit our Political Action for the Israel Center.

10. Attend a Rally for Israel. Print out signs from StandWithUs.

11. Invest in Israel and Israeli companies. Visit the Israel Bonds Website and the Invest in Israel Website.

12. Different ways to support Israeli Soldiers.

13. Write a letter to an Israeli Soldier. Express your Support! Mail to POB 92, Jerusalem 91000, Israel, fax to 972-2-621-6133/6214, or email as an attachment to lettertosoldier@jazo.org.il

14. Involve your children and grandchildren in all of these endeavors.  This may be the most important action all of us can take for ourselves, for our future and for Israel. Click here to educate your kids about Israel.

15. Volunteer to work in Israel. The best gift you can give Israel is yourself. To learn about more volunteer programs with CJP, click here.  To learn about opportunities from Israel Aliyah Center, click here.