Fellowship Blog


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Project Spotlight: Helping Those in the FSU
The Fellowship has stood with the Jewish people in the former Soviet Union (FSU) for more than 30 years.
Nova Music Festival site - memorial to victims of October 7, 2023 terror attack my Hamas - signs with photos - Israeli flags
We Will Dance Again
Our media partner Alice Lobo visited Israel with The Fellowship in December and is sharing her reflections about the experience.
Bishop Paul Lanier sits with elderly woman in white sweater and floral top, holding holds, solemn, somber
Three Years of War in Ukraine
On the three-year anniversary since the war in Ukraine started, we remember all the help and hope you've provided to the Jewish community in Ukraine.
Bishop Lanier in white hard hat - top of stairs - inside severely damaged building with debris everywhere
Seeing the Hand of God in War-Torn Ukraine
Just a week ago, I stood in the ruins of what was once a high-end, beautiful hotel in Odesa, Ukraine.
Group photo of olim from Ukraine at Kishinev International Airport. standing on steps outside of airport, holding IFCJ flags and Israel flags, sign that reads "Thank You! for making our dream of aliyah come true", family, families, parents and children, smiling, happy
Project Spotlight: Bringing God's People Home
This year so far, you've helped 261 Jewish people make aliyah.
Yael Eckstein and spokesperson of Shamir Medical Center sitting on couches with two of the Thai hostages released from Hamas, flowers in jar, Israeli and Thailand flags, arms in laps, smiling, happy
Grants for Released Thai Hostages
Yael Eckstein distributes Fellowship grants of 4,000 shekel (or about $1,120 USD) to the released Thai hostages.
Yael Eckstein on stage with Dr. David Portowicz, Founder and President of the Jaffa Institute, and Chaim Hurvitz, Chairman of the Board of the Jaffa Institute. Yael accepting Woman of the Year Award
Congratulations, Yael!
We are proud to announce that our President and CEO Yael Eckstein just received “Woman of the Year” award at the Jaffa Institute annual gala.
People walking in the rain on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, on February 5, 2025.
Woman Dies of Hypothermia in the Holy Land
Winter storms are hitting Israel with high winds and rain.
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Two Survivors Tell Their Story This International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Learn about two Holocaust survivors who need our help and action this International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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'It Means the World to Me'
“Can you play old Israeli songs during my MRI exam?” Yona asks Maisa, a nurse who is preparing her for the procedure. “Yes, of course!” Ma
People walk past stickers of victims killed in the October 7 massacre, and ongoing Iron Swords War, by a beach in Tel Aviv
Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers
In remembering Israel’s fallen soldiers, Miriam Lock, a Fellowship staff member in our Israel office, reflects on the memorial stickers posted across Israel.
Elderly man with gray hair gazing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, capturing a moment of reflection and spirituality.
Let Us Pray Together for the Ceasefire-Hostage Release
Our Chairman of the Board Bishop Paul Lanier shares a heartfelt prayer for the ceasefire-hostage release.