The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

06/19/2026

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” Psalm 23:1

As Shabbat begins over Jerusalem, we’re reminded that even in uncertain times, God continues to guide, protect, and provide.

May this sacred day bring peace to Israel, comfort to every weary heart, and renewed faith for the days ahead.

Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem. 🇮🇱

06/19/2026

He made us, He sustains us, He carries us, He RESCUES us.💙

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

🩺 What does it mean to help heal the world? 🌎

Welcome to Jewish Voices, American Stories—a podcast exploring the faith, history, and biblical values that helped shape the United States, brought to you by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

In this seventh episode, we explore the remarkable Jewish-American scientists and doctors whose discoveries saved lives, expanded human knowledge, and helped shape the modern world. Their stories reveal how curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to serving others can change history.

💉 We begin with Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin, whose groundbreaking work against polio helped conquer one of America's most feared diseases. At a time when parents lived in fear of outbreaks, their vaccines offered hope, protection, and a future free from terror. Even more remarkably, they chose to share their discoveries for the benefit of humanity rather than personal profit.

🚑 Next, we meet Dr. Henry Heimlich, whose simple yet lifesaving maneuver has empowered ordinary people to act in moments of crisis. His innovation reminds us that knowledge can be a gift—one capable of saving lives in a matter of seconds.

🔬 We then turn to two of the most influential scientific minds of the modern era: Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman. Their groundbreaking discoveries transformed our understanding of the universe and helped usher in the atomic age and the space age. At the same time, their stories challenge us to consider the responsibilities that come with knowledge, innovation, and power.

✨ Together, these stories reflect a deeply rooted Jewish value: the pursuit of knowledge in service of others. Through science, medicine, and discovery, these individuals demonstrated how wisdom guided by purpose can bring healing, hope, and transformation to the world.

🎧 Listen now and discover how faith, learning, and a commitment to helping others helped shape some of the greatest breakthroughs in American history.

https://youtu.be/bq3Egwm2x-k?si=eFKgQXwqzI9wGXAe

06/17/2026

For Father's Day, Yael remembers her father Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, OBM, and reminds us how sacred that role is.

Read more at: https://www.ifcj.org/news/yaels-holy-land-reflections/the-sacred-calling-of-fatherhood

06/17/2026

Celebrate America 250 with how a Jewish immigrant raised in the United States became modern Israel's Prime Minister.

Read more at: https://www.ifcj.org/news/fellowship-blog/celebrate-america-250-golda-meir-and-america

06/17/2026

The survey released earlier this month says that one in three Israelis report a loss of income.

Read more at: https://www.ifcj.org/news/stand-for-israel-blog/third-of-employees-in-israel-report-lower-income-amid-wars

06/16/2026

Today, Israelis are praying for a lasting peace. After so much heartache, so many nights in shelters, and countless prayers lifted to heaven, many are looking ahead with hope. Even as questions about what comes next remain.

With your support, we help rebuild, restore, and reset all that has been lost. Communities need healing from the wounds of prolonged conflict, and that starts with each of us.

We can be the feet that bring good news to Zion.

06/16/2026

A few days before Shavuot we visited Yelena, a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor who is currently living in Israel. She shared her remarkable life story with Fellowship staff who delivered a special food box with fresh produce and dairy for her to celebrate the holiday.

“When World War II began in 1941, I was only nine years old. Those years were full of hunger and hardship. We ate potato peels; nothing else existed. Despite this, we still tried to help the soldiers. I remember climbing rocks and walking long distances to gather donations. I remember the wounded soldiers crying while we sang for them in hospitals. Even as children, we felt we had to help however we could.”

“After the war, we returned to Moscow. Life was not easy. Many members of my family suffered during Stalin’s purges. Some relatives were arrested; others disappeared. Being Jewish in those years made life even harder.”

“My husband worked on secret military defense projects in the FSU, and because of that we were unable to leave the country for many years. We lost our children, and later my husband became seriously ill due to radiation exposure from his work.”

“We eventually came to Israel in 1991. My husband passed away soon after, and I went through a very difficult depression. What saved me was travel and culture. I followed my husband’s dream of seeing the great art collections of Europe.”

“Today, at 87 years old, I face many health problems. Daily life is not simple. The support I receive from The Fellowship means a great deal to me and many other elderly people around me.”

“I want to send enormous thanks to The Fellowship’s donors. There are poor elderly people here who cannot afford even an extra can of food. What you do is real help — not just words, but action. We are very, very grateful.”

06/15/2026

Across southern Israel, families are returning to communities forever changed by October 7. Children are going back to school, parents are trying to create a sense of normalcy, and survivors are learning how to move forward.

At a Fellowship funded resilience center near the Gaza border, Yael witnessed firsthand the impact of YOUR generosity. Healing doesn't happen overnight, but it begins when people have the support, resources, and encouragement to take the next step forward.

Thanks to you, our Fellowship Family, that healing is possible. Because of your generosity, survivors of terror are receiving the help they need to rebuild their lives and restore hope for the future.