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(Decorated Christmas trees and colorful lights seen in the German colony, in the Northern Israeli city of Haifa, a few days before Christmas, December 22, 2014. Photo by Sapir Bronzberg/FLASH90)

Haifa’s Christians Get Ready for Christmas

IFCJ Canada  |  December 24, 2024
The Christians in Haifa, which is a city in northern Israel, finally get to celebrate Christmas, after months of threats from Hezbollah.
The scene where a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit a playground and caused damage in Jaffa, on December 21, 2024. (Photo: Itai Ron/Flash90)

Missile Fired From Yemen Explodes in Tel Aviv

IFCJ Canada  |  December 23, 2024
After a missile attack on Tel Aviv, people were injured, including a 3-year-old girl, from shattered glass after the explosion.
The damage caused from a Ballistic missile fired from Yemen, at a school in Ramat Gan, December 19, 2024. (Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90)

School Near Tel Aviv Ravaged by Houthi Missile Warhead

IFCJ Canada  |  December 19, 2024
The multi-disiplinary school was completely flattened after a large piece of shrapnel hit the building. As children and teachers woke up to prepare for the day at school they discovered that their school had been destroyed...
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.
Fellowship staff standing in front of destroyed building in Mykolaiv in 2023.

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 standing outside, wearing a blue shirt, staring into the distance.

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!
Elderly woman and volunteer unpack food box together. Holding a jar of honey.

Project Spotlight: Rosh Hashanah Aid Amid War

IFCJ Canada  |  October 9, 2024
This year, The Fellowship’s $9.3 million Rosh Hashanah program will assist 295,000 people worldwide, with IFCJ Canada’s Rosh Hashanah program assisting 51,700 of this group.
The site of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, June 9, 2024.

‘We Survived, But We Can’t Heal Until This Ends’

IFCJ Canada  |  October 9, 2024
Since the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7, many of the survivors of these a
BAYT Synagogue displays 1,200 Israel flags on it's lawn. (Photo Credit: BAYT)

Toronto Synagogue Displayed 1,200 Israel Flags

IFCJ Canada  |  October 7, 2024
In solidarity with the Israeli people, just one year after the October 7, 2023 massacre, IFCJ Canad
The site where a missile fired from Lebanon hit houses and cars in Kiryat Bialik, northern Israel,

Some 165 Rockets Launched by Hezbollah at Israel So Far Today

IFCJ Canada  |  September 23, 2024
Just today, The Times of Israel  reports that 165 rockets from Lebanon were lau
1 of 1Sumy Railway Station Area (28).jpg Sumy Railway Station and area destroyed by Russians early in the war.

Ukraine’s Jewish Community: ‘Our Hearts Are Split in Two’

IFCJ Canada  |  September 19, 2024
Ukraine’s Jewish community is still facing a devastating war, and we cannot forget them
Children lining up for school wearing IFCJ backpacks

60% of Evacuated Families Lack School Supplies

IFCJ Canada  |  September 5, 2024
The war in Israel means living costs are rising, especially those in the north near the Lebanese border. And over 60% of children feel afraid to return to school, with rates of anxiety and fear rising. Writers at JNS explain what The Fellowship is doing to help: