Fellowship Blog


Black and white image of Elisabeth Eidenbenz.
The Nurse Who Hid Hundreds of Pregnant Women from the
A new movie looks at the life of Elisabeth Eizenbenz, a Swiss nurse who saved hundreds of Jewish women and children during the Holocaust.
Inna Rotshtein, an IFCJ recipient looking directly into the camera.
Faces of The Fellowship: Inna
Inna, 61, is one of just a few Jews who remain in Moldavanka, the former center of Orthodox Jewish life in Odessa, Ukraine, and today a scene of decay and…
Three young girls eating soup while giving a thumbs up to the camera.
Project Spotlight: Helping Orphans and Needy Children in the FSU
The Fellowship feels privileged to provide Jewish children in need with fun-filled summer camps, extra-curricular activities, medical assistance, and hot meals.
Close up image of an orange peel on a cutting board.
6 Amazing Packaging Materials that Cut Food Waste and Pollution
Writers at Israel21c tell us more about how Israeli innovators are making packaging materials better.
A cemetery during the winter.
The Death March to Volary
As World War II came to a close, the Nazis forced 1,300 Jewish women on a death march. Only 350 survived.
Meat, cheese, and crackers on a platter.
11 Places to Grab Great Israeli Food in the Desert
Writers at Israel21c say that finding a good restaurant in the desert might seem like a mirage, but it's not! They’ve put together a list of 11 places to try.
Rabbi Eckstein and a person together at the Western Wall.
A Righteous Person and Hero of the Jewish People
Writing at The Jerusalem Post, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach remembers how his good friend Rabbi Eckstein worked tirelessly to build bridges with Christians.
Hamantaschen on a patterned tablecloth.
Let's Make Lemon Poppyseed Hamantaschen for Purim!
This month, Jews will celebrate Purim, which recalls the biblical story of Esther. A favorite Purim treat are cookies named after the villain of the story, Haman. The Fellowship's Rachel…
Yael Eckstein, influencer, and soldier sitting on a couch sitting together.
A New and Gifted Leader
Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance mourns the loss of Rabbi Eckstein, but welcomes the leadership of her friend Yael.
Dated image of an elderly man in a suit.
'My Role as a Doctor'
Dr. Joseph Jaksy was a Gentile doctor in Slovakia who, during the Holocaust, not only saved his Jewish wife, but also saved the lives of countless Jewish patients who faced…
Mother holding her child who's holding an Israeli flag.
Project Spotlight: On Wings of Eagles
The Fellowship's On Wings of Eagles program assists needy Jews in making aliyah (immigrating to Israel). They come from all over the world — Russia, France, Ukraine, Argentina, and elsewhere…
A doctor with two young kids explaining something on a screen.
New Hope for Pediatric Burn Scars Using Israeli Lasers
New laser treatments help young burn victims at Israel's Sheba Medical Center reports Israel21c.