«Christians for Israel — Ukraine»: 32 teenagers from Ukraine came to study in Israel. Why does a Christian fund help Jews return to their historical homeland

In October 2026, 32 teenagers from various cities in Ukraine went to study in Israel. They are expected to spend several years away from their parents, learn Hebrew, and receive an Israeli secondary education. The journey went through Moldova: civilian planes from Ukraine have not flown since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Author: Pavel Shveiko, NANews

Assistance with transportation and airline tickets was provided by the Ukrainian charitable foundation "Christians for Israel — Ukraine". Its name may surprise: why is a Christian organization involved in relocating Jewish children to Israel?

The answer is related to the international movement Christians for Israel, which originated in the Netherlands almost half a century ago. Its participants are convinced that the return of Jews to their historical homeland corresponds to biblical prophecies, and helping this return is a religious duty of Christians.

The story of 32 teenagers allows us to understand what this movement is, how it operates in Ukraine, what relationships it has with Israeli institutions, and what exactly its participants understand by supporting the Jewish people.
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