Fellowship Blog


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.
eldery woman - light green sweater - holding up photo of her daughter Zinaida  - looking at Inna - hand on her chest Inna Markovitch - adult woman - dark blue jacket - sitting with arm around Galina looking at food box Emergency food box - branded logo - in foreground
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.
elderly woman in pink sweater, seated, hands resting on walker, smiling
'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.
terror attack, Hamas attack, Israeli flag, kibbutz
The Roundabout
Our media partner Alice Lobo recently visited Israel and sent us this moving and harrowing report on her reflections of October 7, 2023.
Family in public bomb shelter receiving Fellowship food and emergency aid in response to Hezbollah attacks.
National Food Security Initiative Budget to Be Doubled
Yael Eckstein says The Fellowship “will not stop until every single person in Israel who has a need for food receives the basics that they deserve.”