“Three Great Faiths of Our Forefather Abraham Must Come Together to Make World Better Place”
“Now more than ever, it is so important that the great faiths of our forefather Abraham come together to try to make the world a better place,” said IFCJ VP Eckstein.
Anonymous Palestinian Official Donates Thousands to Israeli Hospital After Cancer Treatments
A Palestinian man donated tens of thousands of shekels to the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa to improve treatment of childhood cancers and Israeli-Palestinian medical cooperation.
How the Imprisonment of a Rabbi Two Centuries Ago Holds a Lesson for Today
Two-hundred and nineteen years ago, the founder and leader of the Chabad Hassidic movement in Russia was miraculously released from jail.
America Eats for Israel – All You Have to Do Is EAT!
On Monday, May 15, communities across the United States will join together in dining at participating kosher restaurants to feed hungry Israelis.
119 Orphans Celebrate Bar Mitzvahs Together at Western Wall
In Hebrew, “bar mitzvah” means “son of the commandments”. Once a Jewish boy reaches the age of 13, he is obligated to keep all Biblical commandments.
Picture Worth 1,000 Words as Thousands Helped to Enjoy Passover Holiday
For those struggling to make ends meet on a regular basis, the challenge to fulfill God’s Biblical commandments to observe the holiday can be a near impossibility.
Even With Strict Dietary Laws, Israel’s Soup Kitchens Must Operate for Passover
14,000 boxes filled with specialty Passover food, including fruits, vegetables, matzah, canned goods, cleaning supplies, meat, chicken, wine and grape juice, will be distributed.
Troubled Youth Give Back By Spreading Purim Joy to Needy
“Faces lit up as the children sang and danced for those they visited and gave out their gifts. It was so special to have them experience the joy of giving to others.”
Meir Panim Gives Donors Opportunities to Do Esther’s Commandments
The Book of Esther decrees specific commandments which one must fulfill on the holiday. These include eating a festive meal, exchanging food packages with friends, and giving charity to the poor.
Jewish Governor of Missouri Invokes “Tikkun Olam” in Call to Repair Vandalized Cemetery
“There is a concept in Jewish teaching and thought known as tikkun olam. It translates literally into ‘repairing the world,’ but what it means more broadly is that we all have an obligation to one another and to be of service.”
