Crisis Response


In times of crisis – whether in Israel, the former Soviet Union, or elsewhere in the world – The Fellowship is there, on the ground providing immediate assistance to the vulnerable Jewish communities we serve. Learn how The Fellowship has efficiently and effectively delivered aid to people when they need it most through our extensive network of staff, partners, and volunteers.

Woman holding her baby while standing next to an elderly Jewish woman.

Ukraine Crisis

When war erupted in Ukraine in 2022, The Fellowship was prepared. We continue to deliver essential aid like food and medication…

Yael Branovsky (IFCJ Staff) delivering IFCJ emergency package to elderly man.

Coronavirus Crisis

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in early 2020, it raised unprecedented challenges and difficulties throughout the entire world. The Fellowship acted immediately…

Three soldiers in uniform at the Gaza outpost.

Israel Crisis

Israelis are all too familiar with the threats posed by war and terrorism. But, thankfully, they know that when terror strikes – as well as during natural disasters like forest fires – The Fellowship will be there…


View of a house which was directly hit in a missiles attack from Lebanon, in Katsrin, northern Israel, August 21, 2024. Photo by Michael Giladi/Flash90

Fires Erupt After 50 Rockets Fired Into Israel's Golan Heights

Stand for Israel  |  August 21, 2024
On Wednesday morning, 50 rockets were fired at Israel from Lebanon, and one person was injured.
Gaza, IDF, Tel Aviv, rockets

IDF Recovers Bodies of 6 Hostages from Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  August 20, 2024
The six hostages were kidnapped on October 7, 2023, and taken to Gaza alive, but now have been found dead during an operation by the IDF.
Security and rescue forces at the scene of an explosive device explosion in southern Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

Hamas Claims Tel Aviv Blast as Attempted Suicide Bombing

Stand for Israel  |  August 19, 2024
The terror group Hamas says they vow to carry out more attacks and claimed responsibility for this weekend’s explosion in Tel Aviv.
Rambam Hospital in Haifa, Israel.

Anticipating Attacks, Israeli Hospitals Go Underground

Stand for Israel  |  August 16, 2024
Learn how an Israeli hospital must transform during a direct attack and how this planning helps save countless lives during war.
Elderly woman in the north of Israel receives a Fellowship food box.

‘The War Must End Soon’

The Fellowship  |  August 15, 2024
“I am so thankful for your visit. Despite the danger, you came to me and brought a food box," says Itta, who lives in northern Israel.
Food warehouse and packing food boxes for communities in the north of Israel in case of terrorist attack.

Northern Communities Launch Emergency Plan

The Fellowship  |  August 14, 2024
As Israel braces for a possible attack from surrounding enemies, we’ve helped to provide a plan to deliver food to homes in the line of fire.
Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall 2024.

October 7 Reconnects Israelis With Jewish Day of Mourning

Stand for Israel  |  August 13, 2024
It’s a holiday to remember all the tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people, like October 7 and the trauma many still deal with.
Yael Eckstein on Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire.

Yael Eckstein on The Daily Wire

Stand for Israel  |  August 13, 2024
Watch Yael Eckstein speak to Ben Shapiro about “the human side” of the war in Israel, and how The Fellowship is bringing aid and hope.
Yael Eckstein inside house that was invaded by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) - Hof Ashkelon Regional Counci - Nov 30 2023

Why Iran Might Attack Within 24 Hours

Yael Eckstein  |  August 12, 2024
In an urgent message from the Holy Land, Yael speaks about the spiritual and biblical reasons why Israel’s enemies will likely attack in the next 24 hours.
Sunset over Tel Aviv

Israel Estimates Hezbollah Will Strike Before Iran

Stand for Israel  |  August 8, 2024
As the entire nation of Israel is on high alert, it’s possible Hezbollah might be the first to strike.
Fortified Mobile ICU ambulances for Magen David Adom, ambulance on road.

The Fellowship Helps Strengthen Israeli Medical Infrastructure for Impending War

The Fellowship  |  August 7, 2024
After direct threats from Iran, The Fellowship is giving $1.62 million to hospitals in northern Israel.
Israeli soldiers remove the remains of a missile fired from Iran a few weeks ago, near the southern Israeli city of Arad, May 2, 2024.

When Will Iran Attack?

Stand for Israel  |  August 7, 2024
Iran has vowed to attack Israel – and as the entire nation remains on high alert.