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IDF soldier Daniel Kopilov - young adult man in black T-shirt and red shorts, showing prosthetic leg, sitting on a bed next to an elderly woman, blue plaid shirt, holding box of matzah - IFCJ logo food box sitting on folding chair - holding food items
Stories
Faith Is Stronger Than Fear
Maria keeps the Book of Psalms next to her bed to remind her that faith is stronger than fear.
Orthodox Jews sing and dance during a prayer
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Let Them Go
Yael says that it’s time to bring the hostages home for Passover.
Luba, elderly woman in purple headscarf and floral dress, sitting on bed, holding wooden walking stick - Bishop Lanier drapes a blue blanket around her shoulders
Fellowship Blog
Bringing Love and Care to Luba
Luba’s name means “love.” However, this sweet 86-year-old and Holocaust survivor has experienced very little love during her life, especially in her senior years.
Jewish worshippers in white prayer shawls attend the Cohen Benediction priestly blessing at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City, during the Jewish holiday of Passover which commemorates the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt, April 25, 2024.
Stand For Israel Blog
Ex-Hostage Eliya Cohen Says Priestly Blessing
Tens of thousands flocked to the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Tuesday where former hostage Eliya Cohen recited the priestly blessing for Passover.
Isaac Herzog speaking at a podium with an Israeli flag behind, gesturing with one hand against a backdrop featuring symbolic relief artwork.
Stand For Israel Blog
Herzog: “They Must Be Released at Once”
In a stirring Passover message, Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for the release of the Israeli hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Memorial Ceremony for people who were murdered during the October 7th Massacre, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem
Stand For Israel Blog
Netanyahu Reaffirms Commitment to Returning Hostages
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu recently said that Israel is working on a plan to bring the hostages home “even at this very moment.”
Former hostage Agam Berger and family members visit the Old City of Jerusalem, before Shabbat, on February 28, 2025
Stand For Israel Blog
Ex-hostage Agam Berger Will Perform at Auschwitz
During March of the Living this year, freed Agam Berger will play a violin that survived the Holocaust and will perform at Auschwitz.
Gaza, IDF
Stand For Israel Blog
IDF Raises Readiness Ahead of Passover
The IDF will be on high alert this Passover so that Israelis can celebrate Passover in peace and without interruption of terror.
Yael Eckstein and Pastor Allen Jackson sitting on chairs on stage recording podcast, IFCJ logo on wall behind them green blouse, white headscarf, brown skirt
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Yael Speaks With Pastor Allen Jackson
Yael speaks with Pastor Allen Jackson at NRB about the war in Israel and the disturbing terror attacks by Hamas.
two young women, smiling, happy, peace sign, black pants and blue jacket, "American friends of Magen David Adom"
Stories
‘I’m Ready to Defend My Homeland’
Debbie, 22, first visited Israel from Mexico to participate in a volunteer program for a few months as a paramedic at Magen David Adom (Israel’s ve
Lia Steiner (IFCJ Staff), black IFCJ-logo T-shirt - elderly woman, gray sweater, glasses - sitting on bed with blue plaid cover - looking at camera - holding box of matzah - white IFCJ-logo food box - tomatoes, produce
Fellowship Blog
The Fellowship to Provide 150,000 Families With Passover Support
Due to growing needs from the ongoing war, The Fellowship will be providing $9.5 million in food and support this Passover!
People gather to pay their respects during the funeral service of late Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, February 26, 2025.
Stand For Israel Blog
Butterfly Renamed in Honor of Murdered Hostage Ariel Bibas
An orange butterfly in Israel was renamed in Hebrew to “Kitmit Ariel” or Orange Ariel in remembrance of the sweet and cherished 4-year-old with orange hair.