Stories

School supplies and bags for children.
Starting the 2025 School Year Right
The Fellowship helps Israeli and olim children get ready for the new school year with supplies and support.
Yulia Askerov
"Something I Never Experienced Before"
Yulia is one of several recipients of The Fellowship's food box distribution for Rosh Hashanah.
Tomer and Dolev Butta and Family - Organizations 2025.- Rosh Hashanah 2025 - Beit Shemesh, Israel - August 6, 2025 Dolev Butta, woman in white T-shirt - holding premature infant son Lavie - Tomer Butta, father, man in black T-shirt, sitting
“We Weren’t Ready –no Crib, no Clothes, Nothing"
Tomer and Dolev weren't prepared for the premature arrival of their son. The Fellowship provided the help they needed.
Valentina
"I Used to be the Best Cook"
Valentina reflects how The Fellowship has helped provide adequate retirement after working as a cook for seniors.
The Paniagua Family from Peru at Jorge Chávez International Airport before making aliyah. family, group photo, smiling, happy, luggage carts and bag, purple wall in background.
‘Everyone Kept Recommending The Fellowship’
The dream that the Paniagua family has had for 12 years comes true as they make aliyah with The Fellowship.
A family with two young children, one in a stroller, stands in front of a sign for the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration with Israeli flags on either side.
'Thank You to The Fellowship'
A childhood dream came true for 32-year-old Aleksandra. She will finally be making aliyah with The Fellowship.
An elderly person seated in a chair holding hands with a younger individual wearing a white t-shirt, with a box of groceries including fruits placed in front of them. The background features framed pictures and home furniture, suggesting a warm, domestic setting.
Providing Strength and Hope
Born during the horrors of the Holocaust, Maya has lived a life marked by survival, strength, and faith.
An elderly person embraces an IFCJ worker in a home kitchen setting, with food and household items visible in the background.
‘I Am So Grateful’
Yaffa tells us she still holds hope that there are good people in the world – all because of the kindness of The Fellowship.
Gadi Dan (IFCJ Staff) talking with elderly woman, green blouse, living room, inside, yellow safety vest
They Heard the Explosion from the Shelter
The monthly assistance Ella receives from The Fellowship is a lifeline—helping her put food on the table and care for her grandchildren.
man, woman, young boy - standing in front of mobile bomb shelter - boy holding plastic truck - woman in white dress and blue vest - man with beard in gray T-shirt - looking at camera. Shelter 2025-009 located in Ramat Gan on Givat Olga.
'A Game Changer for Our Family'
As one of the new shelters was lowered into place, Liat, her husband Dimitry, and their 2-year-old son watched with visible relief.
Yael Eckstein - brown headband, blue dress - greeting olim at door of plane with Israeli flags - girl with long hair, white T-shirt, black hooded acket, dark orange backpack
‘Nothing Short of a Miracle’
Married couple Gad and Odelia, together with their four young children, fulfilled a lifelong dream—making aliyah (immigrating to Israel) from France with The Fellowship.
A smiling woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a blue sleeveless top, standing against a textured gray wall, representing hope and resilience.
Your Prayers Make a Difference
During the tense period of constant missile attacks from Iran, many Israelis were vulnerable.