Program Stories


Aliyah
A Brand New Start For 2026
IFCJ Canada  |  December 19, 2025
Adriano and Buna, are preparing to make aliyah (immigration) this December from Rio das Ostras, Bra
Poverty
Hope for Hanukkah: Bronya
IFCJ Canada  |  December 12, 2025
Bronya currently lives in a hostel in Carmiel, where her biggest struggle is loneliness – every week, someone else is gone, she says.
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“It Warms my Heart to Know That There are People out There Who Care”
IFCJ Canada  |  November 28, 2025
Thankfully, her neighbours were able to rush her into a bomb shelter –but she may not be so lucky next time.
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“The Hardship Was Shared by All”
IFCJ Canada  |  November 14, 2025
Despite a life marked by hardship, Maya’s spirit remains gentle and grateful.
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“I Say Thank God for Everything He Gives”
IFCJ Canada  |  October 17, 2025
Esther’s life has been marked by hardship, resilience, and unshakable faith.
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“Every day I ask for Peace and Happiness, for Everyone”
IFCJ Canada  |  October 3, 2025
These High Holy Days carry a special meaning for Khona, an elderly Jewish woman in the former Sovie
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'I Began to Dream of Israel'
IFCJ Canada  |  September 5, 2025
“Thanks to The Fellowship, my dream of living in Israel came true at the age of 94."
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School Supplies for God’s Children
IFCJ Canada  |  August 19, 2025
With the ongoing war in Israel, many families are finding themselves in difficult financial or safety situations.
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They Heard the Explosion from the Shelter
IFCJ Canada  |  July 24, 2025
The monthly assistance Ella receives is a lifeline—helping her put food on the table...
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‘Everything Was Dust and Fire’
IFCJ Canada  |  July 10, 2025
“The screaming started from everywhere—‘Help!’”
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‘God Protected Me’
IFCJ Canada  |  June 25, 2025
“I thank God for saving me, and I’m so grateful to The Fellowship for reaching me despite the danger. I don’t know how I would have survived without your help.”
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Her Greatest Wish Is Peace
IFCJ Canada  |  June 13, 2025
Despite her hardships, Sofia’s spirit remains unshaken. “I am proud to be Jewish,”