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Few places in the world have as much history waiting to be unearthed as Israel. Many of these treasures – ancient cemeteries, lost villages, and other sites from biblical times – are uncovered during construction work or land surveys, often not by archaeologists, but by everyday people during a regular workday.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced yesterday the discovery of a 1,300-year-old complex that may have served as a trade hub or been part of a previously undiscovered settlement dating to the Umayyad and Abbasid periods.

Less than a mile from Gaza, Sderot has faced decades of conflict and uncertainty. Yet today, more families are choosing to call the city home, drawn by its resilience and strong sense of community.

Even three years after the war began, communities across northern Israel continue the long process of recovery and rebuilding. Families, seniors, and new immigrants are receiving the support they need as they work to restore stability, resilience, and hope for the future.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is less than three weeks away, and IFCJ Canada has already begun distributing special holiday food boxes so that our elderly beneficiaries in the Holy Land can celebrate the holiday and the High Holy Days with dignity and stability.

A Fellowship-commissioned survey revealed the financial toll the war has taken on Israeli households since October 7, 2023, has taken on Israeli households, with 43% of respondents saying their economic situation has worsened over the last three years.

Tisha B’Av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, yet it carries a powerful message of hope. In a special op-ed, Yael Eckstein reflects on how faith, resilience, and God’s presence sustain us through seasons of sorrow and rebuilding.

As Father’s Day approaches, Yael Eckstein reflects on the example of her father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, and the lessons of faith, love, and purpose that continue to shape her life.

As the holiday of Shavuot approaches, my heart fills with a familiar mixture of awe and gratitude.