Comfort in Dark Times
In the midst of the shock of attack and war, ICEJ Homecare immediately began to act upon the needs of people in their care in meaningful ways.
In the midst of the shock of attack and war, ICEJ Homecare immediately began to act upon the needs of people in their care in meaningful ways.
When waves of Hamas terrorists attacked on October 7, four Israeli communities were able to fend off the attackers. It was with the help of special communication equipment donated by the ICEJ, which helped save the lives of over 3,000 local residents.
The news of the terror attack on October 7 sent shock waves through the ICEJ’s Haifa Home for Holocaust survivors, as scenes reminiscent of the Nazi genocide against the Jews suddenly appeared live on their TV screens.
Israel faces an enemy that for decades has set out to exterminate her. Israel’s war not just a physical one, but a spiritual war that we can fight through prayer.
Many Ethiopian immigrants arrived in Israel only six months before the terrible events of October 7. ICEJ aid and aliyah programs are still very much active despite the increased risks of the war.
Many Ethiopian immigrants arrived in Israel only about six months before the terrible events of October 7. Aviva, Director of an Aliyah Centre in Ashkelon, recounts her experiences with the chaos and fear caused by the massive rocket barrages and terrorist infiltrations.
The virus of antisemitism has shockingly made a reappearance despite many education efforts since WWII. The current levels of hostility towards Jews are a spiritual battle that ICEJ are standing against.
The savage Hamas attack on innocent Israelis not only touched the raw nerve of the Holocaust, it also exposed the Palestinian dispute with Israel as being a religious conflict. What is the source of this religious war?
The date October 31st 1917 is remembered for the heroic soldiers who achieved a near impossible military victory. We remember this today in the midst of the physical and spiritual battle in Israel as we discuss the biblical history of Amalek.
Throughout Biblical history, the Amalekites have become the archetype of enmity for Israel. Dr. Juergen Buehler discusses Amalek spirit in light of the current events in Israel.
Last month we sent a special appeal about the incredible centre at Shilo that helps Israeli children recover from war and terrorism trauma through horseback therapy. When we launched this appeal, we did not know how vital this project will be after the war is over.
Israel is now locked in an intense war with Hamas and other terror militias. In the meantime, the ICEJ is on the frontlines of this battle on your behalf by reaching out with emergency assistance across the nation, and especially to the shattered residents of the Israeli border communities.