2025
2025
INITIALIZING RESILIENCE HOPE RESTORATION IMPACT
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem

From Oct. 7, 2023, to Today

The last two years were defined by unprecedented challenges for Israel, marked by the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for community resilience, security, and care for the most vulnerable. Through the help of global Christian supporters and in partnership with Israeli friends, the ICEJ was able to provide vital, life-changing assistance across a wide spectrum of humanitarian needs.

51
Shelters Since War
7,000+
Olim Assisted
250K
Food Parcels
Distributed
1927
Aliyah Flights
51
New Shelters
67
Mothers Helped
150
Scholarships
169
Renovations
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01 — CRISIS RESPONSE

Israel in Crisis

From supporting war-affected families and strengthening food security to helping rebuild and rehabilitate communities—here is how ICEJ respond when Israel needed it most.

Community Preparedness

Resilience Preparedness Program

Our Resilience Preparedness Program supported Majd al-Krum, an Arab community in the Galilee. ICEJ's assistance upgraded the local Women's Center, creating a safer and more welcoming environment for the 40 young women it serves. Creative workshops in woodworking and mural art helped participants build practical skills, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. The donation is also contributing to the development of a new community park, benefiting the wider Majd al-Krum community.

In addition, ICEJ sponsored trauma treatment for two groups of emergency responders who served during the October 7 attacks. The sessions were held on a farm in the Negev, providing first responders with space to process their experiences and begin healing.

Building Civilian Resilience
Bedouin community resilience program
Since Oct 7th
51
New Shelters Installed

Bomb Shelters

Since October 7th, 2023, ICEJ installed 51 new bomb shelters across Israel, in vulnerable regions including a Karmiel Food Distribution Center.

Bomb Shelters Project
Ambulance for disabled children
Emergency Equipment

Ambulances & Medical Support

The ICEJ has donated a total of five ambulances since the war began on October 7, 2023, with a sixth now on order. This includes a specially designed, fully equipped ambulance enabling the transport of disabled children to life-saving medical appointments and treatments. Furthermore, ICEJ sponsored two Medi-cycles as well as dozens of paramedic kits, and protective gear.

View Ambulance Donation
Radio communication devices
Communication Infrastructure

Radio Devices & Relay Towers

Since the war, ICEJ provided 702 communication devices and several relay towers to communities along the northern border. Areas benefited include: Sadot HaNegev, Hof Ashkelon, Shlomi & Ma'alot Tarshiha, Merom HaGalil , Merchavim , Tzfat , Lower Galilee Regional Council , Dorot & Sha'ar HaNegev. These devices have proved to be game changers for local emergency response teams, greatly improving coordination and lifesaving response capabilities.

Radio Devices Story
Disability Support After Iranian Attack
7
Therapeutic Bathing Beds
ALEH
Center Supported

The ICEJ sponsored life-sustaining equipment for ALEH, a center in Bnei Brak caring for young people with severe disabilities that took a direct hit during the Iranian missile attack in summer 2025.

Greenhouse classroom
Education

Agro-Tech High School & Greenhouse Classroom

The ICEJ funded a Greenhouse Classroom in the south to give students hands-on agro-tech experience, combining practical farming, leadership training, and modern crop cultivation. A new learning center and four additional classrooms sponsored by the ICEJ are now being built to complete a new education complex, providing modern, well-equipped learning environments. We anticipate the completion of this project by year end.

Future Farmers Story
Home adaptations
Terror Victims Support

Home Adaptations for Victims of Terror

With thousands wounded, the ICEJ provided assistance to adapt several homes for those injured as a result of the war.

Home Renovations

Trauma Support & Recovery

Gymboree at Kibbutz Alumim
Sadot Negev

Gymboree at Kibbutz Alumim

Since the war, ICEJ has supported trauma recovery across Israel. In Sadot Negev, a new Gymboree at Kibbutz Alumim helps children rebuild confidence after October 7.

Gymboree Donation
Trauma therapy room
Jerusalem

Feuerstein Institute Trauma Therapy

ICEJ renovated a trauma therapy center to provide immediate care in the wake of the attack on the 7th. Recognizing that the space wasn't sufficient to meet the need, four additional therapy rooms are under construction now, which will significantly increase the center's capacity to offer consistent, high-quality trauma care for those in recovery.

Trauma Care Clinic
Terror Victims Retreat
Retreats

Retreat for Victims of Terror

ICEJ sponsored a retreat for some 40 victims of terror including Nova survivors, significantly reducing trauma symptoms and restoring a sense of safety and hope.

Frontlines Response
Horse therapy
Animal Therapy

Horse-Assisted Therapy at Kibbutz Urim

The ICEJ is supporting trauma recovery through horse-assisted therapy at Kibbutz Urim, helping children, teens, emergency responders and others manage anxiety, build confidence, and reconnect emotionally after October 7. Planning is underway to revive and rebuild the animal therapy corner through the generosity of ICEJ's Christian friends worldwide, with building anticipated in 2026.

Animal Therapy Corner
Evacuee support
Evacuee Support

Emergency Evacuee Assistance

Additionally, following the Iranian attack in the summer of 2025, the ICEJ provided 25 Early Childhood Activity Kits for children. The ICEJ provided 35 grants for victims of terror immigrant families following the Iranian attack in June 2025 and bought furniture needed to house 40 evacuees from Bat Yam who had to flee their destroyed homes. 65 evacuated children in Bat Yam were sponsored for summer camp immediately after the attack.

Help the Hurting
Kibbutz Nir Oz Initiative

Healing Through Design

The ICEJ provided grants to 52 evacuated families from Kibbutz Nir Oz whose homes were destroyed. These grants connected each family with interior designers and social workers to replace essential household items through a supportive therapeutic process designed to help recreate a sense of home in their temporary housing.

Healing Through Design
Medical team cooperation
Co-existence Project

Building Trust in Medical Teams

With medical teams under immense strain due to the war, ICEJ supported a program to help 26 hospitals and medical facilities rebuild communication, restore trust, and maintain quality care between Arab and Jewish medical service providers in the difficult post-October 7 environment. This initiative strengthened the professional fabric of Israel in the medical field, at a time of severe stress.

Building Trust Story
Volunteer tour group
International Tours
50+
Christian Volunteers

ICEJ hosted four hands-on tours this year, bringing over 50 Christian volunteers from around the world to farms, warehouses, food distribution centers, and kitchens, connecting supporters of Israel to the land in a practical way and bringing encouragement to many Israelis along the way.

02 — REBUILDING

Gaza Envelope Rebuilding

Following the devastating October 7th attacks, many Gaza-border kibbutzim were left in ruins, with homes and public buildings destroyed and communities traumatized. ICEJ is helping rebuild and renovate vital infrastructure across the region, to aid in long-term healing.

64
Residents Murdered
19
Kidnapped
17
Captives Returned
2
Murdered in Captivity
Kibbutz Kfar Aza

Rebuilding After Tragedy

On October 7th, kibbutz Kfar Aza suffered one of the most brutal massacres, with 64 residents murdered and 19 taken hostage, including women, children, and elderly residents. The community experienced deep trauma and extensive physical damage. ICEJ is supporting the renovation of two centers to meet the needs of the community going forward.

Children's trauma center
Kfar Aza

Children's Trauma Treatment Center

Recognizing that the community's need for trauma support will be urgent in the coming years, the ICEJ renovated a Trauma Treatment Center for Children— featuring therapy rooms, a sensorimotor space, and an outdoor courtyard. The project is in its final stages and will soon provide a safe and supportive environment for emotional care and developmental therapy for the youngest survivors of the October 7 attack.

Music therapy center
Kfar Aza

Music Therapy Center

A new Music Therapy Center — with individual and group therapy rooms, a recording studio and indoor and outdoor performance areas — is now in the planning stage, with renovations set for 2026. Once completed, it will provide a welcoming space for the community to meet together for creative expression, to process grief and trauma, and to look forward with new hope.

101
Residents Murdered
31
Security Personnel
32
Residents Kidnapped
51
Elderly Residents Lost
Kibbutz Be'eri

Restoring Community After Devastation

Kibbutz Be'eri, a resilient community in the Gaza envelope, suffered a horrific attack on October 7. Tragically, 51 elderly residents were lost. Despite the devastation wreaked upon it, Be'eri is a resilient community determined to renew and rebuild. Within 7 days after the attack, residents rallied to reopen the printing press, an act that helped bring life to the kibbutz. They are currently living in a temporary neighborhood as rebuilding is taking place. The ICEJ has come alongside to support the rebuilding and recovery process.

Youth activity center
Be'eri

New Children's Activity Center

The children's activity center became a base for terrorists on the 7th, which led to its destruction. A new center will be rebuilt as a secure and vibrant space for learning and connection. Once rebuilt, it will provide a welcoming space for homework, holiday programs, after-school snacks, and much more.

A Time to Rebuild
Elderly care center
Be'eri

Ne'ot Be'eri Elderly Social and Recovery center

The ICEJ has committed to renovate Ne'ot Be'eri, an Elderly Social and Recovery center that will provide physical therapy, cognitive activities, treatment and recovery programs, as well as social activities to help the community's seniors heal and thrive. The center is currently in the planning stage, with renovations scheduled to begin in 2026.

Time to Return & Rebuild
03 — ALIYAH & INTEGRATION

Bringing Jews Home

ICEJ has assisted over 7,000 Olim with their Aliyah and integration since Oct. 7th, 2023. So far since the war began, ICEJ, in partnership with the Jewish Agency and others, estimates that over 7,000 Olim have been assisted since the war began through Aliyah flights, pre-Aliyah programs, and integration support.

848
From France
793
From FSU
189
From Ethiopia
70
From Britain
27
From South Africa
aliyah-flight-arrival
Historic Achievement

Record-Breaking Aliyah from the West

ICEJ sponsored the largest British Aliyah flight in 15 years and arranged special flights for French Jews following the Iran war, while continuing ongoing support for Ethiopian Jews. Through youth programs such as Naale and Sela, including camps and seminars, we nurture the next generation's connection to Israel.

New Wave of Aliyah
7,000+
ICEJ has assisted over 7,000 Olim with their Aliyah and integration since Oct. 7th, 2023
1,927
Olim Assisted via Flights

Seminars, Training & Educational Events

Baltic States & Soviet Republics

Nurturing Jewish Identity & Aliyah Preparation

Educational initiatives in the Baltics have included youth leader seminars, summer camps, and Aliyah seminars for families.

  • Supported a Jewish youth leader seminar (Madrichim training) in Latvia (February)
  • Supported an educational tour "Jewish Estonia" and seminar during Pesah (Passover) (April)
  • Supported a seminar in Saulkrasti, Latvia, for Jewish youth leaders' training (May)
  • Supported a Summer Camp for Jewish children in Saulkrasti, Latvia, with participants from multiple countries (June)
  • Supported One Day Summer camps in Jūrmala, Latvia, for children (July-August)
  • Supported an Aliyah seminar in Vilnius, Lithuania, for young people and families from across Europe (September)
Mentoring immigrant children
Acre Initiative

Mentoring Immigrant Children

ICEJ supported an innovative integration program in Acco, where 15 university students contributed 2,850 volunteer hours to mentor 80 Russian and Ukrainian speaking immigrant children. They were mentored in Hebrew language and other courses in exchange for academic support, leading to academic and social improvement for all those participating.

Students & Immigrant Families
Physician training
Haifa/Beersheva

Physician Training Program

Israel has been struggling to manage a growing shortage of physicians, particularly in family medicine and specialty fields. The Physician Training Program helps new immigrants who already have accreditation in their home countries prepare for Israel's relicensing exam. The eight-month course includes a professional internship, standard and medical ulpan, and intensive preparation. Since the war, the courses attracted some 90 physicians to the program.

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Integration

First Home in the Homeland

A residential integration program located in kibbutzim across Israel offers new immigrant families a supportive environment for their first 6–12 months, helping them learn Hebrew, build community, attend workshops on Israeli life, and find employment. ICEJ's support assisted some 40 immigrant families with new furniture for their homes as well as welcome bags with essential household items, helping them begin their new lives in the land.

First Home Story
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Innovation

Aliyapp

ICEJ recently launched a new app in an exclusive partnership with the Jewish Agency, designed to streamline their Aliyah journey…

Tel Ran Computer Training
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Career Training

Tel Ran Computer Training

ICEJ supports young Russian speaking professionals through a 12-month program that includes intensive Hebrew, computer theory, and practical training. The program also offers workshops on Israeli workplace culture, financial planning, and job search skills. Graduates often secure employment within three months at leading Israeli companies.

Youth at Risk

Vulnerable Youth Mentoring

ICEJ supported a mentoring program for 42 young, vulnerable, at-risk youth immigrants and families in Ashdod and Ma'alot. Following the October 7 attacks and subsequent conflicts, outreach was expanded in northern and southern Israel to address trauma, learning gaps, and social-emotional challenges. New initiatives included social skills groups, learning centers, family counselling spaces, and staff training to strengthen resilience.

SELA Kids Program
40
Children Supported

ICEJ gave support for 40 children through the SELA program (Students Before Their Parents), which is an educational and absorption framework for young adults and youth (typically recent high school graduates aged 17-19 from the FSU) who immigrate to Israel on their own.

SELA Flights Story
Homecare Ministry

"Comfort My People" — Serving the Elderly

In 2025, ICEJ Homecare continued its mission to "comfort My people," serving elderly Russian-speaking immigrants and Holocaust survivors. Amid the ongoing war with Gaza, the homecare adapted its approach to provide deeper, more personalised support for individuals facing loneliness, anxiety, and declining health. Long-standing relationships allowed Homecare to walk closely with each one in their care during a difficult year.

Working five days a week, Homecare assisted 12–15 families weekly, most of them in Jerusalem. Services included basic nursing care, hygiene support, wound care, exercises, grocery shopping, accompaniment to medical appointments, and practical help during hospitalisation, hospice care, or bereavement.

04 — FUTURE & HOPE

Building a Brighter Future

From poverty relief and technology access to supporting young mothers and empowering minority communities—ICEJ invests in sustainable programs that create lasting change.

Humanitarian Aid Distribution
Poverty Relief

Humanitarian Aid Distribution

250K
Emergency Food Parcels
2
Sponsored Trucks
18,900
Baby Bundles
19,600
Hygiene Kits

2 ICEJ sponsored distribution trucks supplied 250K Food Parcels.

War Truck Aid Delivery
Food distribution
Home Renovations
169
Renovations Since War
25
Bomb Shelters Renovated
Home Renovations
Small business owner
Economic Recovery

Small Business & Family Support

62
Direct Support
460
Total Businesses Helped

Since the war, ICEJ has supported 62 small businesses with aid such as consultancy for marketing, website development, and aid to adjust business plans to overcome current challenges. Our initial support helped launch a program that has now attracted government funding and additional donor contributions, enabling 460 small businesses across northern and southern Israel to receive essential assistance.

In addition, 125 immigrant and single-parent families received vital support.

Small Business Support
Women in Crisis

Supporting Young Mothers Across Israel

67
Mothers Mentored
23
Gained Recognition
11
Entered Employment

This program has provided dedicated support and mentoring to 67 young mothers across Israel. The program is a lifeline for young women, some as young as 13, who face isolation, financial hardship, trauma, and are at risk for abuse.

Young Mothers Story
Pro-life support
Pro Life
20
Babies Chose Life

Through ICEJ's aid for pro-life initiatives, some 20 mothers were able to choose life for their babies. Each mother received essential supplies (crib, stroller, bath) and/or monthly vouchers for essentials like diapers and formula, along with emotional support.

Yes to Life Story
Empowering Arab Professionals

CBC Enter High-Tech Program

163
Students Participated
7
Campus Clubs
55.5%
Female Participation
300+
Total Benefited

The program saw 163 students participate across 7 campus clubs helping prepare the next generation of Arab students to enter and integrate into the Israeli hi-tech sector. This program helps bridge cultural and language gaps, exposes students to Israeli hi-tech companies, and gives them practical hands-on experience and workshops. The program achieved 55.5% female participation and hosted an Engineering Club Conference attended by 85 students at Google.

Tech recycling
Tech for Good

Social Lab: Recycling Technology

7+
Tons E-Waste Recycled
473
Computer Kits Donated
61
Volunteers & Teens

The ICEJ supported a social lab, which collects used computers, refurbishes them, then donates them to families and institutions in need, while also training at-risk youth in practical computer skills. Through this project, more than 7 tons of e-waste were recycled, and 473 computer kits were distributed. A total of 61 volunteers and teens took part in meaningful, hands-on training that equipped them with valuable technical experience.

Closing Social Gaps
Druze students
Druze Community

Investing in Druze Education

Over the course of the war, the ICEJ provided scholarships to 150 Druze university students, empowering them to pursue higher education. Additionally, ICEJ funded the renovation of a music room and a robotics classroom in 2 Druze elementary schools in the north, enhancing STEM learning, creative expression and other useful skills for the next generation.

Druze Students Story
Therapeutic garden
Therapeutic Garden

Supporting Adults with Disabilities

ICEJ sponsored a new therapeutic garden, the garden is for a training center supporting 90 adults with disabilities, helping them learn life skills and prepare for employment.

Cultivating Purpose
05 — HAIFA HOME

A Place of Comfort

The Haifa Home was marked by both challenge and grace as residents navigated the stress and uncertainty of the ongoing war. However, we are deeply grateful for God's protection over the Home and all who live there.

Haifa Home residents
Haifa Home

Honoring Holocaust Survivors

In the ICEJ Haifa Home significant enhancements were introduced to improve daily life. A new in-house beauty salon now provides hair, foot, and nail care, and the addition of a nine-seater vehicle enables staff to take residents on short outings and day trips. The Hebrew ulpan continued to expand and now includes 18 students across three levels, all aged 80 and above, with the oldest participant being 92. The residents and staff also mourned the loss of three survivors, each of advanced age, while celebrating a remarkable milestone as Miriam, the eldest resident, turned 103.

~50
Residents Served
103
Years Old — Eldest Resident
18
Ulpan Students (Ages 80+)
Community

Continued Support & Connection

Despite the wartime environment, Christian groups and individual supporters still visited, offering encouragement and companionship to the residents of the Haifa Home.

Haifa Home Info
Special Events

Miss Holocaust Survivor

The year also featured the first screening in Israel of the Miss Holocaust Survivor documentary at a Haifa auditorium.

Watch Trailer