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Resources & Newsletter Archive

Newsletters, shared learning, and perspectives from our community.

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Newsletter archive

Stories of care, connection, and hope — collected over the years.

Original newsletters from Machaseh’s archive. Editions awaiting their original PDF are clearly marked.

27 newsletters

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Human trafficking: justice and mercy

Stories of support for women affected by trafficking, and the work toward safety and legal protection.

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German

Human trafficking: justice and mercy

Stories of support for women affected by trafficking, and the work toward safety and legal protection.

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German

Volunteers in Jerusalem

Tina B. shares her volunteer experience with Holocaust survivors, families, and the distribution center.

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Volunteers in Jerusalem

Tina B. shares her volunteer experience with Holocaust survivors, families, and the distribution center.

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English

Stay connected 2021 — Issue 3

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German

Stay connected 2021 — Issue 3

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German

Stay connected 2021 — Issue 2

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Stay connected 2021 — Issue 2

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Gratitude and new beginnings

Lena Levin reflects on immigration, continued support during lockdowns, and reasons for gratitude.

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German

Gratitude and new beginnings

Lena Levin reflects on immigration, continued support during lockdowns, and reasons for gratitude.

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English

We remember: stories of survival

A Holocaust survivor’s book presentation and reflections on remembrance and the Jewish New Year.

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We remember: stories of survival

A Holocaust survivor’s book presentation and reflections on remembrance and the Jewish New Year.

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German

Care through the coronavirus crisis

Support for isolated Holocaust survivors, families in crisis, and people affected by lockdown.

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English

Care through the coronavirus crisis

Support for isolated Holocaust survivors, families in crisis, and people affected by lockdown.

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English

Supporting people in need

Updates on Holocaust survivor support, family care, food distribution, and practical assistance.

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German

Stay connected 2020 — Issue 5

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Supporting people in need

Updates on Holocaust survivor support, family care, food distribution, and practical assistance.

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English

Stay connected 2018

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Stay connected 2017

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Stay connected 2016

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Shavuot greetings — May 2015

Greetings from Jerusalem and reflections on Shavuot, teaching, and community.

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Doing Life Together

A letter about Alla and the Holocaust survivor action group in Jerusalem.

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A gift in memory

A letter about gifts in memory of a loved one to support Holocaust survivors.

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German

Jerusalem in winter

December updates on care during the snow and changes in the association’s work.

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English

Refuge and support

An update about unaccompanied minor refugees and people in vulnerable circumstances.

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German

Refuge and support

An update about unaccompanied minor refugees and people in vulnerable circumstances.

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English

Shelter and housing support

An update about families facing eviction and the need for shelter and practical support.

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Articles & Seminars

Understanding trauma. Recognizing violence. Making space for healing.

Educational material

You Must Not Hide Yourself

A series on recognizing domestic violence and responding with care.

Educational material

Domestic violence: awareness & support

Recognizing patterns of harm and the importance of confidential help.

Educational material

Understanding trauma

An introduction to safety, trust, and trauma-informed support.

Sample educational summaries, not clinical advice or official association publications.

Updates & Documentary Clips

Perspectives on the people and purpose behind the work.

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Association updates

A space for news and conversations from the Jerusalem community.

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Documentary clips

A space for approved documentary footage and stories from the field.