Stories

volunteer Daniel Kopilov (soldier wounded in Gaza during the current war), young man, black IFCJ-logo T-shirt, red shorts, showing prosthetic leg - giving clothing voucher to mom Natanela, gray T-shirt and jeans, holding holding Pele (age 3), animal print pajamas - gray wall, peeling paint, TV on wall
You Bring Them Hope
Natanela and her husband, Shmuel, who is a Border Police officer, have eight children.
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
Faith Is Stronger Than Fear
Maria keeps the Book of Psalms next to her bed to remind her that faith is stronger than fear.
two young women, smiling, happy, peace sign, black pants and blue jacket, "American friends of Magen David Adom"
‘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
elderly woman, gray ponytail, reddish-brown shirt, seated on couch with food box, IFCJ-Korea
‘I Am Immensely Grateful’
Today, Inga is 86 years old. But she still vividly remembers when she was just three years old, and World War II came to Russia.
elderly woman - pink shirt - adult woman - IFCJ staff - white branded logo polo shirt - looking at each other
'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.