Record Breaking Donation for the IDF
Friends of the IDF (FIDF) raised a record $53.8 million at its annual Western Region Gala on Thursday night held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The figure represents the most money raised at any single FIDF event in the organization’s history. The sold-out gala, which has become one of Los […]
Proud Grandmother
Rina Pearl Zakaj was 10 years old when WWII began. She passed through the concentration camp (Ukraine) and the Warsaw ghetto. After the war, she went on to Israel where she fought for it’s independence. Today, 70 years after the Holocaust, Rina has three grandchildren that all serve in the […]
And they’re off! Good luck Lone Soldiers on your draft! Israel Defense Forces
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“On my way back from my army base up north in israel, my bus was full with soldiers who were on their way home”
“So I ask them if they want to put on Tefillin and they all said yes. This is a photo of one of them that I took, a photo that I just can’t stop looking at again and again. #ShabbatShalom #IDF #Tefillin50” – Yair Meir Atar
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is […]
“Being a soldier is about serving your nation and recognizing the value of every individual.”
“I loved volunteering with these kids because I saw a new side of people with disabilities. They’re just like you and me – with similar dreams, fears, and wants. I now have a deeper appreciation for the people I’m protecting.” – Pvt. Omer, Israel Defense Forces
WE REMEMBER: Bibi Netanyahu’s Brother Yoni
Yoni Netanyahu (pictured with wife) was born in #NYC. He was enrolled at #Harvard University, and made the Dean’s List in his first year. Feeling restless being away from #Israel, Yoni returned to his homeland, went to the #army and became commander of the most elite unit. He was killed in action on July 4, 1976, […]
פסח שמח – Happy Passover from the Israel Defense Forces
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#TBT Salute to all the Strong Women in The IDF, Then and Now
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The Lone Soldier Center
THE LONE SOLDIER CENTER: Where No Soldier is Ever Alone The Lone Soldier Center assists soldiers before, during and after their service in the Israeli Defense Forces. The center was established in memory of Michael Levin Z”L. Michael was a 21 year old lone soldier from Philadelphia who died fighting […]
Part of IDF Service includes community volunteer work, here is just one soldiers story
Just recently, Yuval Chamu concluded her Israel Defense Forces service and, along with it, her volunteer work at the #ALEH Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village. Yuval had begun her weekly volunteer service at the Village about a year ago in a joint project of the Hatzerim Israeli Air Force Base and ALEH Negev. Every Tuesday […]
THROWBACK: One Year Ago Today July 9th
This is what a real man looks like. 48 hours ago he was at his wedding, today he is off to war. Stay safe! Gd bless you Gd bless the IDF Gd bless Israel #IDF #soldier #war #Israel #lifeunderterror #staysafe #AmYisraelChai
THROWBACK: One Year Ago Today July 6th
A year ago today, The Israel Defense Forces vowed to protect us Operation Edge broke out in Israel, they kept their promise. “Gd bless the IDF and Gd bless Israel! When terrorists are firing rocket after rocket into populated cities, Israel has the RIGHT to defend itself! #OperationProtectiveEdge #LifeUnderTerror#AmYisraelChai!”
“A year ago I decided to join the Israeli Defense Forces to protect my country.”
“A year ago I decided to join the Israeli Defense Forces to protect my country. Today after 15 hours and 70 kilometers we received our brown beret to mark the end of our training and hard work. I’m proud to say we’re part of the Golani Brigade. #Golani51 #IDF #AmIsraelChai” […]
BROTHERS ✡ THEN AND NOW: Aviv Tzabari and Ori Tzabari
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Happy Mother’s Day from The Israel Defense Forces
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The Many Faces of The IDF
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IN & OUT OF UNIFORM, ALWAYS A HERO: IDF Soldier Gil Haimovski
When he found out he was a match for a young girl with Leukemia, he didn’t think twice and immediately volunteered to donate bone marrow. We thank him for his life-saving work both in uniform and out. Source: Israel Defense Forces
IDF in Nepal
“On Saturday afternoon, a massive earthquake struck Nepal, causing untold devastation. Thousands of people have been wounded and are desperate for water, food, shelter and medical care. The IDF’s 260-member delegation is just hours away from Kathmandu, ready to provide care for disaster casualties. For updates and stories, follow our […]