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IFCJ volunteers on the side of a dock while four others are sitting on a boat.
Fellowship Blog
Project Spotlight: Etgarim Program
Many soldiers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cannot sleep at night. But The Fellowship's Etgarim program, meaning "the boat is sailing," brings some hope – and sleep –…
President Rivlin with his arms outstretched as he's talking at a podium by the Western Wall.
Stand For Israel Blog
President Rivlin Opens 50th Jerusalem Day at Western Wall
As Israel begins to celebrate the golden jubilee of the reunification of the Holy City, her president opened the ceremonies at the Kotel
The Golani Brigade waving two flags in the air as they march on a hill.
An Extraordinary Week
During Yom Yerushalayim —Jerusalem Day— we celebrate the anniversary of the day Israeli troops recaptured Jerusalem and the Western Wall, reuniting this holy, blessed city.
Rivlin standing to the side smiling while Trump and Bibi shake hands.
Stand For Israel Blog
Israeli Leaders Boast of 'Unbreakable Bond' upon Trump's Arrival
PM Netanyahu and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin welcomed Donald Trump to the Holy Land upon his landing at Ben Gurion Airport.
President Trump giving a speech at a podium in Israel.
Stand For Israel Blog
In Israel, Trump Declares 'Rare Opportunity' for Peace
Upon his arrival in the Holy Land, Donald Trump spoke, saying his visit marked an opportunity not just for peace, but for the defeat of terrorism and a future of…
A woman putting food into a fridge.
Fellowship Blog
You Made Her Feel Like a Real Person
An Israeli social worker shares a letter of thanks from an impoverished couple who received a refrigerator thanks to The Fellowship's generous supporters.
A long road leading into the desert.
Fellowship Blog
Israel's Ever-Shifting Sands
A Fellowship writer living in Israel says that we must face change with faith instead of fear, so that it will change our lives and world for the better.
Aerial view of buildings and temple in Jerusalem.
Rabbi's Commentary
If I Forget You, O Jerusalem...'
During his upcoming trip to Israel - which comes just days before the Jewish state celebrates Jerusalem Day, and the 50-year anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification - President Trump may speak…
A large concrete building with a light blue sky above it.
Stand For Israel Blog
Back to Mount Scopus
It has been fifty years not just since the reunification of Jerusalem, but also the return of the Fellowship-supported Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus to the people of Israel.
Rabbi Eckstein sitting down with Jerusalem's Mayor during an interview with Israeli flags behind them.
Stand For Israel Blog
An Interview with Jerusalem's Mayor
Nir Barkat talks about the upcoming reunification celebration and presidential visit, adding "if there's a road for peace, it goes through recognition of Jerusalem as our capital."
Yael Eckstein sitting with Shaul, IFCJ recipient holding on to a banking card.
Fellowship Blog
Faces of The Fellowship: Shaul
Eighty-four-year-old Shaul rarely leaves his apartment. This widower who made aliyah from Iraq struggles to survive with limited food, medicine, and heat during the frigid winter months.
Five young boys on computers at Neve Michael Children's Home.
Fellowship Blog
Project Spotlight: Renovations at Neve Michael Children's Home
Thanks to our wonderful donors, one of the oldest homes at the Fellowship-supported Neve Michael, which was in desperate need of repair, was recently renovated! Now the home has more…