In late November, the Israeli government made a decision that will forever change the lives of more than 5,000 people of Israelite descent living in the remote hills of northeastern India. Their oral traditions trace their ancestors back to the Assyrian exile of 722 BCE, when the northern tribes of Israel were scattered across the ancient Near East.
Local educators and community leaders launched the Agro-Tech Project, the first agricultural education program to be established in the Gaza border region since the war. ICEJ sponsors Greenhouse initiative.
Caregivers come from various countries, leaving their families behind, to earn a living abroad in the hope to give their children a better future. Their work is far from easy, and being so far away from their children and families adds even more challenges.
Like Romani Gypsies, the Domari people have been known historically as traveling musicians and dancers, with their own language, beliefs, and traditions. Their nomadic origins trace back to India. They have historically faced discrimination and social exclusion across the Middle East, including in Israel.
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (Australia Branch) is deeply horrified and in mourning following the mass shooting terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach. As of the time of this statement, at least 12 people have been reported killed, and 29 injured. This was an unconscionable tragedy that has devastated the Jewish community and shaken our nation to its core.
ICEJ Australia would like to extend its warmest wishes to the Jewish community ahead of Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring you joy, peace, and a blessed time with family and loved ones.
In the vibrant mix of Israeli society, its Arab citizens are a unique and often overlooked segment of the population. From bustling cities to quiet villages, Israel’s Arabs are not merely residents, but an integral part of the nation’s cultural, economic and social fabric, making up some 20% of the Israeli people.
Behind every door is a story unfolding. Many women arrive guarded and fearful, carrying deep emotional wounds. But through consistent care in an atmosphere of warmth and safety from the dedicated team, they gradually open to building friendships and take courageous steps toward rebuilding their lives.
In a small hospital room in Jerusalem, a young Israeli mother cradles her newborn son. Her eyes are tired, her body weak, but her heart is full. Just a few months earlier, she had been alone, afraid, and moments away from choosing abortion. Today, she is a hopeful woman who chose life in the face of despair.
As the world continues to feel more unstable, and as antisemitism grows louder in the world, our residents’ words are a reminder: this is not just a political crisis, but a deeply personal one for those who have already lived through the darkest chapters of Jewish history.
SOLU’s journey began in Jerusalem at Succat Hallel, a 24/7 house of prayer. There, spiritually hungry teenagers gathered weekly to worship and cry out to God.
Kristallnacht marked a dark turning point in Germany, as discrimination turned to violence with impunity. It signalled to the Nazis that they could act violently against the Jews with little consequence or public opposition, ultimately paving the way for the Holocaust.
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