Poverty Press Kit

Alleviating poverty is a key pillar of The Fellowship’s work. Explore these resources that show how we’re making a difference.

Press Releases

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Distributes $12M in
Against the backdrop of the ongoing war with Iran, The Fellowship supported 240,000 Jews during the Passover season.
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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Rapidly Deploys Additional Aid and Security Support During
As the war with Iran enters its second week, see how The Fellowship has been responding.
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The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Doubles Winter Support
With plunging temperatures and the winter’s first snow finally falling throughout Israel, a troubling report highlights the financial and social plight of Israel’s elderly.
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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Announces Completion of the
The city of Netanya, Israel, completed the Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein Elderly Community Center, named in honor of the late Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory, founder of the International Fellowship…
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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews distributes $10 million in
Survey reveals Israelis Grappling with Growing Financial Struggles Heading into Holiday Season
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Survey: Nearly half of Israeli parents need financial help for
A recent survey finds that 43% of Israeli parents need economic assistance this summer, and will be helped by The Fellowship.
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Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, in cooperation with
This critical initiative will grant additional assistance of up to approximately $1,500 to individuals and families in need.
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The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews launches operation with
The Fellowship is distributing aid and winter help to 10,000 elderly living in public housing in Israel.
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Fact Sheet

Yael walking through a home with an IFCJ food box.
Poverty is a serious problem in Israel. A study found that about 2 million people in Israel, including more than a million children, live in poverty. Another showed that Israel has the highest rate of poverty among developed nations. And in the countries of the former Soviet Union (FSU), many people live in a level of poverty that it is difficult for us to imagine.
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Photos

Yael smiling at an elderly woman while handing her a hot meal.
Yael Eckstein and a doctor sitting next to an elderly Jewish woman lying in bed.
Yael walking through a home with an IFCJ food box.
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