Stories

'I Began to Dream of Israel'
Nedjma is a 94-year-old Holocaust survivor who lives in Israel after making aliyah (immigrating to Israel) with The Fellowship from France.
Yad B’Yad, elderly man sit with Gadi Dan (IFCJ Staff) outside in courtyard, branded logo tshirt
‘I Have Food on the Table’
Life changed dramatically for Leonid when he was just four years old, and World War II began.
An IFCJ worker kneels beside an elderly person, gently holding their hands and presenting a branded aid package in a home setting.
‘No More Tears to Cry’
When we met with sweet 74-year-old Ella, she first showed us her necklace which holds a meaningful photo of two of her adult children who were murdered on October 7,…
Bishop Paul Lanier provides comfort and support to an elderly person during a home visit in a modest residence.
You Bring Her Warmth
Galina is a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor who has spent her entire life in the same village where she was born.
woman in white IFCJ-logo sweatshirt, sitting with elderly woman - putting white blanket around her shoulders - dark coat with blue flowers - dark hat - blue blanket with snowflake design - brown wallpaper - framed photos on wall - smiling at camera
Fighting for Fanya
We learned so much about this Holocaust survivor's story on a recent visit, and we are happy to bring Fanya the care and support she needs.
Lia Steiner (IFCJ Staff) - white IFCJ-logo sweatshirt - wraps large white blanket around elderly woman, red robe, pink blouse - pink plastic basket on shelf - patio doors
Warming Alla and Irina’s Temporary Home
It’s thanks to Fellowship friends around the world that these two women are receiving the help they need amid crisis in Israel.
Moran Ben David, IFCJ Staff, arms around Zohara, white blanket on her shoulders
Caring for Zohara
92-year-old Zohara lives in the Holy Land and has relied on The Fellowship for over 10 years!
Yael Eckstein, black dress, brown sweater, and Bishop Lanier, blue sweater - holding hands with elderly woman, black sweater with red and white flowers, white shirt, gray headscarf - IFCJ logo food box in rear - looking at camera, smiling
The Fellowship Is a Lifeline
It is a challenge to immigrate to a new country and start a new life, and Hana did all this when she was a young child.
young adult man - navy blue hooded jacket, white T-shirt - holding blue drawstring bag with IFCJ logo and white blanket in a bag with IFCJ logo on it - woman in white IFCJ-logo shirt - smiling at camera - bedroom
'No Matter What it Takes'
Nathan, 19, is so excited to have made aliyah (immigrated to Israel) from France with The Fellowship last November! But life adjusting to a new count
Yael Eckstein with elderly woman, heads together, wheelchair, red and black sweater, holding hands, heads together, IFCJ logo food box in rear, kitchen, looking at camera
Someone to Always Take Care of Her
Today, Chaya, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, finds herself living in war again, as the war on Israel continues in the Holy Land.
adult woman in IFCJ logo sweatshirt, hugging elderly woman
Trusting in The Fellowship
Right now, Anna is waiting out the war in northern Israel, where tensions with Hezbollah are high.
Young boy named Alan wearing light purple sweatshirt was seriously injured by the Hezbollah rocket that hit the park and soccer field in Majdal Shams, Israel on July 27, 2024.
You Bring Hope to Young Victims of Terror
It was just months ago when 12-year-old Alan was enjoying life and playing soccer with friends.