In what many might see as an unlikely combination, Christians are stepping up in the thousands to support Israel during the recent upswing in terrorist attacks targeting Israeli civilians and soldiers. Many of the Christians are helping through donations to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, a non-profit organization founded by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein.
Jerusalem, as well as many other cities and towns all over Israel have been plagued with knife attacks, car rammings, stones thrown on cars, and even several deadly drive by shootings, resulting in at least 22 dead and over 200 injured.
The money raised by the IFCJ is given to boost security services in Israel with more and better equipment which will be used to counter the upsurge in terrorist violence. So far the ICFJ has been able to donate 4,100 specially equipped backpacks to the Border Police valued at about $200,000.
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein explained that much of the money also goes directly to help the many victims of terror. Approximately $1,040 is given to each terror victim to help cover medical expenses and lost wages. Since the beginning of the recent round of violence in October the ICFJ has helped over 60 people who have been wounded by stabbings and car attacks, totaling $64,000.
“The IFCJ is at the forefront of those who seek to safeguard the welfare and security of Jerusalem’s residents,” Rabbi Eckstein said. “When we began our operations in Israel 15 years ago, Jerusalem was suffering daily terror attacks. Since that day, the IFCJ has worked tirelessly to bolster Israel and the City of Jerusalem’s rescue and medical services with life-saving equipment and emergency vehicles. I am proud to represent hundreds of thousands of Christian donors throughout the world who continually remind Israelis that they are not alone and who support the country during its most difficult hours.”
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