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The damage caused to vehicles and buildings from a missile fired from Lebanon last night, in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, November 17, 2024. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Synagogue Decimated by Hezbollah Rocket

IFCJ Canada | November 21, 2024

t was an intense moment in Haifa after a barrage of rockets injured people and destroyed buildings and cars Saturday night. Sadly, residents from Haifa are used to rocket attacks by now after over a year of war.

Russia Launched 120 Missiles, 90 Drones at Ukraine

IFCJ Canada | November 21, 2024

After over two years of war, Ukraine is on high alert, especially as winter approaches, since Russia has targeted their power supply and grid in past years, reports The Jerusalem Post.

Yael Eckstein Named One of 50 Most Influential Jews

IFCJ Canada | October 18, 2024

Congratulations to our President Yael Eckstein for making The Jerusalem Post’s 50 most influential Jews of 2024!

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Elderly Leila hangs an ornament on her small Christmas tree on the kitchen counter. Wearing a blue shirt.

Project Spotlight: Food for Christmas to Needy Christians

IFCJ Canada | December 13, 2024

The needy in Israel aren’t just Jewish; there are also impoverished Christians who struggle every

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Bishop Lanier surveying damage inside of a French synagogue, with a guide.

Project Spotlight: Importance of Aliyah

IFCJ Canada | November 29, 2024

Bishop Lanier and Fellowship staff visited France this year to learn more about the situation on the ground for the Jewish community.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: The Village Way Young Leadership Programs for At-Risk Youth

IFCJ Canada | November 22, 2024

Giving Tuesday is December 3—just one week away! On this day dedicated to making a difference aro

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Yael Eckstein portrait - cream lace blouse - tan skirt - smiling

The Chosen People Podcast

IFCJ Canada | December 6, 2024

The Chosen People podcast with Yael Eckstein, President of IFCJ Canada, is a tale of war, wonder, s

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Yael at Nesher Park standing on suspension bridge, close up with eyes closed and leaning on the steel cable of the bridge, trees out of focus in the background, gray sweater

Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s Murder Is a Reminder of Our Fractured World

IFCJ Canada | November 29, 2024

Yael shares about the devastating news of Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s murder, especially for his family and loved ones, but also for all of us who value faith and life.

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Flags of Fellowship

IFCJ Canada | October 11, 2024

Why are 1,200 Israeli flags planted in the ground of Pastor Allen Jackson’s church? Yael shows us a look inside our Flags of Fellowship campaign that we hosted this past weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of October 7.