Stories

STORY Svetlana Bobrova - JDC Elderly_53
'We Stayed Alive. Thank God.'
87-year-old Svetlana survived Nazi occupation and ghetto imprisonment as a child.
A young woman volunteer smiling and hugging an elderly woman in a cozy home setting, representing compassion and support from IFCJ.
‘Thank You for Caring About Us’
Fanny received aid to help her and her son celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
Assorted canned goods, bottled liquids, and food packages on a table, representing charitable aid and community support.
‘What I Wish for Myself and Everyone for the New
86-year-old Rina sends her deepest thanks for her special Rosh Hashanah food box and ongoing support.
A man and two young girls walking on a sidewalk in an urban area, smiling and enjoying a sunny day, with trees and buildings in the background.
‘I Believe That the Almighty Will Not Abandon Us’
The Fellowship helped Nikoloz and his family make aliyah and while they welcomed their new child.
A young woman caring for an elderly woman at home, demonstrating compassion and support, with a warm and inviting living room setting.
‘Let God Bless You and Give You Hope’
85-year-old Sofia in remote Ukraine sends her deepest thanks for the support she receives.
A joyful family portrait featuring a mother, father, two young girls, and a small dog, sitting together on a sofa in a cozy indoor setting.
'I See a Truly Happy Family'
The Fellowship helped Oleksandr, Yuliia, and their children make aliyah from Ukraine.
Bnei Menashe
‘No One Will Understand How Happy I Am’
Fellowship staff visited Bnei Menashe children and their families as they settle in five months after arriving in Israel.
Ukrainian flag flying high over a busy city street with cars and a bridge, under an overcast sky, symbolizing hope and resilience.
‘I Still Can’t Believe You Traveled all This Long Way’
Raisa sends her deepest thanks to our donors who make support for her possible.
Large sign in multiple languages welcoming visitors to Israel, with blue and white decorations and balloons nearby.
‘I Always Knew That I Would End Up Here’
The Fellowship helped Martin and his family make aliyah from Argentina.
IFCJ trip to Ukraine and Moldova in early February 2023, branded logo food box, woman pull hand cart trolley with branded logo food box down sidewalk, snow, winter clothing, black coat, jeans, seen from behind
‘May You All Live to 120’
Fellowship staff visited Elizaveta, who turns 100 this year.
STORY Basya Kagan - JDC elderly_20.jp
'Every Time Somebody Comes Here, It’s Like a Holiday for
At 95, the aid that Basya receives from The Fellowship is her lifeline.
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‘You Established an Island of Sanity Here in a Sea
Avi Shamriz, father of Alon who was kidnapped on October 7, talks about The Fellowship's efforts at Sheba Medical Center.