The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom is profiled in NY Jewish Week

Initially founded to provide immediate relief for Israeli families arriving to the New York area after the Hamas invasion, one year into its existence the Israeli Hug Center has evolved into an full-fledged organization with three staffers, two of whom are paid. These days the Hug Center, which is based at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, a Reform synagogue on West 83rd Street, provides robust programming for around 300 Israeli families living in New York City. Its offerings include a support group for mothers and babies, group sessions with a therapist for those affected by the war, lectures on being an Israeli parent in New York, a Hebrew music group and more.

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