Stories

Viktor and Svitlana
'I Have not Regretted Moving Here for Even a Minute'
The Fellowship checks back in with Viktor and Svitlana who made aliyah last year and joined their family in Kiryat Shmona.
Ester and her sons
'I Did Not Even Have a Couch to Cry on'
Ester and her family received emergency aid cards from The Fellowship after they were displaced in Be'er Sheva.
Young woman holding a donation check for IFCJ, symbolizing support for humanitarian aid and charity efforts.
“It’s Gone and There’s Nothing Left There”
Former IDF soldier and olim Valeria's apartment in Tel Aviv was destroyed by an Iranian strike.
A volunteer from IFCJ offers comfort and assistance to an elderly man in a shelter, demonstrating compassion and community support for vulnerable populations.
“This is Our Strength – That We are Together"
The Fellowship provided a bed for 89-year-old Holocaust survivor Meir in the Tel Aviv bomb shelter.
Military family support event organized by IFCJ featuring a soldier with his parents, highlighting compassion and community aid.
Together Again in Israel
Cyrano and Perola joined their sons in Israel with The Fellowship's help.
Elderly man receiving food and supplies from IFCJ volunteers in Israel, demonstrating compassion and support for vulnerable seniors in need.
“I Was Always Hungry"
91-year-old Holocaust survivor Leonid receives much-needed food assistance from The Fellowship.
Rubio-Balanta Family - Making aliyah from Colombia on March 17, 2026 famil standing on a seacoast overlooking the ocean - man, red shirt, woman, white tank top and black shorts - girl, light green jumpsuit - smiling at camera
“We Are Looking for Somewhere Safe"
Edwin, Angela, and their daughter Hannah will be making aliyah next month with The Fellowship's help.
Theo Rubinstein Goifman, oleh from Brazil. Young adult man sitting on stone wall overlooking the sea in Israel, black shirt, black shorts, smiling, happy, sunset
"Israel Is My Place in the World"
Lone soldier Theo made aliyah from Brazil last year with The Fellowship's help.
Lyudmila Bondareva - JDC elderly Ukraine
Easing The Hardships of Elderly in Ukraine
The Fellowship delivers much needed aid to elderly Jews in Ukraine with the help of our partners at JDC.
View of the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, Holland, where Jewish Anne and her family hid during the Holocaust. Anne Frank's diary was found after the end of World War II. December 19, 2011.
Remembering Holocaust Survivors: Eva Schloss
Eva and her family moved to Amsterdam to escape the Nazis. This was where she met her friend, Anne Frank.
“He Was Like a Grandson to Me,” - joint initiative of the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims and IFCJ Asher Volach - elderly man, black framed glasses - tan recliner
Holocaust Survivor Population Now at 196,000
The annual report also says that the median age of Holocaust survivors has rose to 87.
Dozens of participants during the annual parade in Jerusalem, marking the Jewish holiday of Sukkot or the Feast of the Tabernacles. October 09, 2025. The parade takes place every year in the holiday of Sukkot, with many delegations from Israel and abroad.
Remembering Holocaust Survivors: Josef “Joe” Veselsky
Josef Veselsky survived the Holocaust and went on to be a prominent figure in the Irish table tennis community.