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.

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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…


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IDF Soldier, Former Hamas Captive, Returns to Service

Stand for Israel  |  February 27, 2024
After being kidnapped on October 7, Ori Megidish is home and ready to serve in the IDF.
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Pregnant Woman Wounded in Terror Attack Speaks Out

Stand for Israel  |  February 26, 2024
Adi Zohar managed to maintain consciousness while asking others for help, which ended up saving her life.
Woman walking with an Israeli flag wrapped around her as she walks by fliers of people who are missing during the Israeli war.

Soldier Rescued by IDF Speaks Out

Stand for Israel  |  February 23, 2024
Ori Megidish was saved by IDF about a month after being taken hostage by terrorists, and she says that her faith in God helped her stay strong.
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Ukrainian Holocaust Survivor Again Faces the Evil of War

The Fellowship  |  February 22, 2024
Roman, an 87-year-old Ukrainian Holocaust survivor, tells us how the war in Ukraine has reopened wounds he thought were healed long ago.
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One Killed, 11 Wounded in Shooting Attack near Jerusalem

Stand for Israel  |  February 22, 2024
Three terrorists opened fire on an Israeli highway with people waiting in traffic to enter Jerusalem on Thursday morning.
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Soldier Killed as Fighting Flares up Again in Northern Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  February 21, 2024
Soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces return to northern Gaza with heavy fighting as ground combat continues.
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The 81-Year-Old Woman Who Climbed Out the Window to Escape Hamas

Stand for Israel  |  February 20, 2024
Jaqueline Glicksman breaks down in tears after seeing her ruined home in Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha for the first time since October 7.
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Acknowledging 2 Years of War in Ukraine

The Fellowship  |  February 19, 2024
You allow us to continue our holy work in war-torn Ukraine two years later.
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Providing Crisis Care in Ukraine as Third Year of War Begins

The Fellowship  |  February 19, 2024
One of our partner organizations in the FSU—the JDC—is on the ground in crisis-torn Ukraine helping those who still face hardship.
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Flowers Now Bloom Among Ashes

Stand for Israel  |  February 19, 2024
After losing her family on October 7, Vered Libstein says the red flowers that bloom in Israel’s south are giving her strength.
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Too Many Wars

The Fellowship  |  February 16, 2024
Miriam Lock, a Fellowship staff member in our Jerusalem office, shares her remembrance of the October 7 attacks on Israel.
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Nova Music Festival Survivor Speaks Out

Stand for Israel  |  February 15, 2024
Natalie explains how important it is for her to tell her story so the world knows and can connect to her experiences on October 7.

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