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Fellowship Blog
Wildflowers Bloom at Site of Massacre
Flowers bloom in the desert—even at the site of the October 7 massacre—a sign of hope amid so much darkness.
Capture of Bishop Paul Lanier looking contemplatively beyond camera
Fellowship Blog
Standing in the Midst of Hell
As Israeli planes fly overhead, Bishop Lanier comes to us live from the Holy Land at the site of the massacre on October 7, asking us to pray.
Hostage square, Tel Aviv, hostages, bring them home
Stand For Israel Blog
Siblings and Former Hostages Tell Their Story
“Every day there is like hell,” says a recently released hostage, Maya—who was taken along with her brother, Itay. Now they are both speaking out.
Israeli soldiers, Israeli-Gaza border, war
Stand For Israel Blog
In Gaza, 7 More Soldiers Lost
As the death toll of soldiers lost reaches 104, the ground operation is so intense that equipment had to be airdropped to support IDF troops on the battlefields.
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Stories
Relying on Faith and The Fellowship
Faina relies on her faith, her community in Israel, and The Fellowship during times of darkness.
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Stand For Israel Blog
Hostages’ Families and Troops Light Menorahs
Many in Israel light the menorah, all while they wait for the return of loved ones still held hostage in Gaza and as the IDF bravely defends Israel.
Hanukkah, Jerusalem, menorah, candles, light
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Hanukkah: Celebrating Light, Life, and Miracles in the Midst of
After visiting one of the kibbutzim where unimaginable terror took place on October 7, Yael reminds us that God turns our darkness into light, even during wartime.
Israeli soldiers, Israel-Gaza border, southern Israel, Israeli flag
Stand For Israel Blog
Lighting 90 Menorahs on IDF Battlefields Including Gaza
IDF soldiers are taking the message of Hanukkah to heart this year by lighting menorahs even on the battlefields.
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Fellowship Blog
IFCJ is Equipping Israel’s First Responders
The Fellowship is on the ground providing protective equipment to those on emergency standby teams in the Judea and Samaria region of Israel.
Israeli soldiers, Israel-Gaza border, southern Israel, IDF
Stand For Israel Blog
Largest Stockpile of Weapons Found Near School, Hospital in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) uncovered one of the largest stockpiles of Hamas weapons yet in Gaza, all located near a hospital and school.
Hanukkah, menorah, Yael Eckstein, light
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Holding On to Hope When all Else Seems Lost
Yael explores how Hanukkah is a time to remember that no matter how dark things may be, we can still find the light.
Israeli soldiers, Gaza border, southern Israel
Stand For Israel Blog
Apparent Eilat-Bound Missile Fired from Yemen
A missile fired from Yemen threatened the Holy Land on Wednesday. Thankfully, Israel’s military intercepted it.