As the war in Ukraine continues, the need to support the Jewish community with humanitarian aid and assistance for Aliyah—their return to Israel—remains urgent. The team of Christians for Israel Ukraine is on the ground, providing help and hope during these difficult times.
In this interview, Koen Carlier shares more about the vital work being done in Ukraine and how lives are being impacted every day.
7 October 2023, one year ago, was a special Shabbat called Simcha Torah that celebrates the end of the annual Torah reading cycle. In Israel, I was re…
Following the events of October 7, 2023, Christians for Israel established an emergency fund to provide aid during Israel’s time of great need. Thanks to many generous contributions, we could help address Israel’s urgent challenges. Your support has brought relief and comfort to many in Israel.
These 1,000 days have been difficult but deeply meaningful. Your prayers have been our source of strength, fueling our work during this challenging time. For that, we, as Christians for Israel Ukraine team, are profoundly thankful.
In the video below, Koen Carlier shares the story of seven olim on their journey to Israel. With their luggage in hand, they are ready to embark on this life-changing trip. It’s a deeply emotional moment—leaving behind their country while looking ahead with hope to a new beginning in Israel.
When I retired from my position as Director of CFOIC Heartland last September, I looked forward to a whole new life. I was particularly excited about one project—something that had been my dream for years—to create a Bible School for women in my community. I have...
Our Bible is a big book. It starts in the first two chapters describing the account of God creating the world and then creating the first man and woman and putting them in the Garden.
…On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. (Matt. 16:18) Am I the only one confused by this saying of Jesus? Hades is commonly understood to refer to Hell, but why would its gates be fighting against the Church?
The festival of Hanukkah which celebrates evil forces overthrown and the desecrated temple won back from the Selucid armies, has the delightful tradition of lighting candles each of the eight nights.
Since 24 November, there’s a temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Part of the deal is the release of 50 Israeli hostages, among them children and their mothers. The families of all hostages are living between hope and fear. Will their loved one(s) be among the released hostages?
Johan van der Ham was recently in Israel on behalf of Christians for Israel. He met with families of hostages and visited some of the destroyed kibbutzim in the south of Israel.
Holocaust survivors in Ukraine are deeply thankful for the support they get from Christian sponsors.