Fellowship Blog

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Project Spotlight: Ohr Simcha
Take a look inside one of The Fellowship's latest renovation projects to support Israeli orphans! The Fellowship-supported Ohr Simcha orphanage near Tel Aviv, now has two new beautiful group homes…
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Israelis You Should Know: Abba Eban
An Israeli diplomat, politician, and scholar, Abba Eban was a highly respected statesman who served the Jewish state from before its independence and for decades after.
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Faces of The Fellowship: Daria and Ievgen
Daria and Ievgen came to Israel from the war-ravaged Ukrainian city of Donetsk on a Freedom Flight after becoming fed up with the economic situation in their hometown. They both…
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A Helping Hand for Israel's Poor
As the world observes the International Day of Poverty, The Fellowship and our faithful friends are doing all we can for Israel's most impoverished citizens.
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Project Spotlight: WIZO Schools
The Fellowship-supported WIZO schools provide the very best education to more than 5,500 young Israelis between the ages of 12-18. Many of these young people come from disadvantaged backgrounds, and…
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Project Spotlight: Rosh Hashanah Gift Cards for Needy Soldiers
The Israeli government does what it can to care for her soldiers, but because of the threats she faces, Israel's defense budget is stretched to its limit. Often soldiers simply…
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Tens of Thousands Aided This Rosh Hashanah
Thousands of Jews affected by violence between Russia and Ukraine are being assisted this holy season by The Fellowship and our faithful friends.
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In Memoriam: David Mainse
We wanted to share with you Rabbi Eckstein's tribute to his friend, Rev. David Mainse, a longtime supporter of The Fellowship who passed away this morning. Please pray for the…
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Escape from the Hospital
When the Nazis rounded up and murdered the Jews of the Stolin ghetto on Rosh Hashanah 1942, they left Jewish hospital staff behind, who were able to escape thanks to…
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How Houston's Synagogues Are Handling High Holy Days After Harvey
Houston's Jewish communities are finding makeshift solutions for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur after flooding and damage cause by Hurricane Harvey.
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Rabbi Eckstein celebrating Rosh Hashanah with a family of six.
Rabbi Eckstein Celebrates Rosh Hashanah with French Olim
Jews will officially celebrate Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, this Wednesday, September 20 at sundown. During this special time of year, it is customary to dip apples in…
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Moving Beyond 'I'm Sorry'
Selichot is a book of prayers and supplications for forgiveness recited by Jews during the High Holy Days, a vital part of repentance.
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