IFCJ President Yael Eckstein Champions Transparency and Growth in Organization's Global Mission

IFCJ President Yael Eckstein Champions Transparency and Growth in Organization's Global Mission

By Michael Harrison

December 23, 2024 at 07:50 PM

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) continues to strengthen Jewish-Christian relations while providing vital humanitarian aid globally under Yael Eckstein's leadership as President and CEO since 2019.

The Fellowship operates from offices in Jerusalem, Chicago, Toronto, and Seoul, serving over 2 million people annually across 41 countries. Their programs, funded by hundreds of thousands of supporters raising over $232 million yearly, focus on helping Holocaust survivors, needy children, and terror victims.

Key Achievements:

  • Assisted over 770,000 Jews in immigrating to Israel
  • Provides essential services including meals-on-wheels, scholarships, and emergency assistance
  • Maintains BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognition for charitable accountability
  • Operates security programs supporting terror victims and Israeli soldiers

Yael Eckstein brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience and frequently appears on global platforms like The Sean Hannity Show and The Ben Shapiro Show. She hosts the podcast "Nourish Your Biblical Roots" and has been named among Jerusalem Post's 50 Most Influential Jews from 2020-2024.

The organization maintains strict financial transparency, including leadership compensation disclosure, and voluntarily complies with Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability standards. This commitment to accountability ensures donor trust and effective program implementation.

Global Impact:

  • Emergency aid and food distribution
  • Medical assistance
  • Support for Holocaust survivors
  • Aid to Jewish communities in former Soviet Union
  • Security-related programs
  • Cultural and religious initiatives

Under Eckstein's leadership, IFCJ continues expanding its reach through strategic partnerships with world leaders and global organizations. The Fellowship's dedication to transparency, accountability, and humanitarian service positions it for continued growth and impact in supporting vulnerable populations worldwide.

Through innovative approaches and steadfast commitment to its founding principles, IFCJ remains a vital force in promoting interfaith understanding and providing humanitarian assistance to those in need.

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