Fellowship Blog


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'Zionism Is Above Everything'
Yitzhak Gruenbaum was an important leader of the Zionist movement, helped form Israel's early government, and served as the Jewish state's first Interior Minister.
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Deliverance in a Dog Kennel
Dutch dog breeders and farmers near the German border, Hendrik and Margarete Pouw used their kennels to hide Jews from the Nazis during the Holocaust.
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Project Spotlight: Ongoing Security Projects Keep Israelis Safe
Terrorists in Gaza fired more than 400 rockets at Israel in just 24 hours. Thankfully, many Fellowship-supported security projects continue to keep Israelis safe and help them heal from the…
Two rows of candles serving as a memorial for those in the Holocaust.
I Survived The Holocaust – Pittsburgh Brought Old Fears Rushing
Johanna Reiss, a Holocaust survivor and author of The Upstairs Room, writes about how the recent Pittsburgh shooting left her broken, and how we must never forget.
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10 of the Best Olive Oil Brands in Israel
Olives are one of the holy foods of the Bible known as the "Seven Species," which sustained the people of Israel in biblical times, and continue to sustain them today.…
Cranberry and squash kugel in a black skillet pan in the oven.
Let's Make Cranberry and Roasted Squash Noodle Kugel!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Try this Jewish kugel dish flavored with cranberries and roasted squash for the holiday!
Mikhail, IFCJ recipient looking directly at the camera.
Faces of The Fellowship: Mikhail
Mikhail, 71, once had a good job as a radio technician, a family, and a secure home to return to at the end of the day in Moldova, part of…
Rose Zar looking into the distance with a painting behind her.
Rose Zar, a Holocaust Survivor Who Hid in Plain Sight
Writing at the New York Times, Melissa Eddy tells us how survivor Zar worked in the home of a Nazi commander – as well as saved the lives of Jewish…
Spiced squash soup in a white bowl.
Let's Make Tunisian Spiced Squash Soup!
Try this roasted butternut squash soup, but with a Middle Eastern twist!
Simcha and Maayan, IFCJ recipients sitting together and smiling.
Faces of The Fellowship: Simcha and Maayan
Eighty-five-year-old Simcha often spent Shabbat (Sabbath) and Jewish holidays by herself . . . until she met Maayan, a volunteer for our With Dignity and Fellowship program.
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Monitor Your Metabolism on the Phone With a Single Breath
Do you know what meals or workouts are best for your body? Israeli designed lumen breath-analysis device and app analyses your metabolism to help you pick the right workout routines…
Rabbi Eckstein seated while explaining something.
What is Aliyah Day?
Rabbi Eckstein shares a special message about Aliyah Day, which Israelis celebrate today, and is a tribute to the immigrants who have helped make the Jewish state the thriving nation…