Rabbi Eckstein, President of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, has been appointed First Vice President of the EAJC

On Monday, March 19, the Governing Board of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress convened for a meeting in Jerusalem. During the session, it was officially announced that Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and President of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, has been appointed First Vice President of the EAJC.

EAJC President Michael Mirilashvili welcomed Rabbi Eckstein, stating: "As President and founder of the Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and recipient of numerous public accolades—including the Israel Defense Forces Award, the Prime Minister’s Award, honors from the Jewish Agency, the Chabad movement, and the FJC 'Person of the Year 5770' award—you embody virtue and nobility. Your global authority is indisputable. We hold high expectations for our cooperation, the value of which cannot be overstated. The mission of the Congress is to perform acts of benevolence and support Jewish communities. I am confident that our goals align, and an influential figure of your stature will make a substantial contribution to the EAJC. Together, we shall achieve significant outcomes."

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews and the EAJC plan to cooperate in areas such as community security, monitoring antisemitism, and supporting Sunday schools across the former USSR.

The Fellowship of Christians and Jews focuses on assisting underprivileged Jewish populations in need. Furthermore, the Fellowship has sponsored Zionist activities for over 20 years. Within this framework, the Fellowship has invested $188 million to facilitate Aliyah from the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia, India, and other nations. In December 2014, the Fellowship assumed direct responsibility for immigration and absorption. Today, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews operates directly in 26 countries, many of which suffer from antisemitism, conflict, and economic hardship. To date, 5,294 families (11,853 individuals) have immigrated through the assistance of the Fellowship.