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IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combat

After losing his leg in Gaza, IDF veteran Boris Shtonda completed Hawaii's grueling Ironman triathlon using a specialized running prosthetic, dedicating the race to wounded soldiers in rehabilitation

IDF veteran Boris Baruch Shtonda completes the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on October 10, 2026.
Ribbon cutting ceremony of the Mevo’ot HaHermon - Sheba Clinic, UJA NY Home, October 14, 2026.

Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel

A screenshot of FIDF's digital library of October 7 testimonials.

FIDF releases video library of October 7 testimonials, incl. ex-hostages, IDF soldiers

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

IDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units


Friends of the IDF in crisis after internal report alleges financial abuse and toxic culture

FIDF, an American charity that has raised millions of dollars for soldiers since October 7, is in crisis following an internal report detailing allegations of inappropriate workplace practices.

 Record producer David Foster, left, and entertainment executive Haim Saban speak onstage at Friends of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2018

Authorities raid Michigan homes in probe of pro-Palestinian vandalism of Jewish homes, institutions

The raids — at homes in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Canton — were not tied to immigration issues or on-campus demonstrations against Israel that have taken place over the last year and a half.

 A scene of pro-Palestinian vandalism, including broken windows, and graffiti at the home of Jewish University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker in Huntington Woods, Michigan, December 9, 2024.

Tanya Zuckerbrot on coming to Israel: I felt motivated to bear witness, to document

Nutrition influencer Tanya Zuckerbrot of F-Factor was able to see firsthand some of the atrocities of October 7 at a time when October 7 denialism is being spread.

 Influencer and F-Factor founder Tanya Zuckbrot is seen being interviewed.

Fast lane for lone soldiers: Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host driver’s license conversion day

Hundreds of lone soldiers and National Service volunteers converted their licenses in one day, thanks to Nefesh B’Nefesh, FIDF, and Israel’s Ministry of Transport.

From left: FIDF CEO Steven Weil, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass.

NBN, FIDF hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Lone Soldiers, National Service volunteers

FIDF partnered with The Michael Levin Base to host over 300 soldiers and volunteers at the NBN Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

Lizze Noach & Bonnie Rosenbaum, Co-Directors of The Michael Levin Base, Tony Gelbart & Rabbi Yehoshua Fass Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Richard Corman,  Chairman of the Board of the Michael Levine Base, Noya Govrin, Division Head of the FIDF with Lone B’not Sherut celebrating Thanksgiving.

National mental health center for IDF soldiers to be established in Netanya

Costing approximately NIS 150 million, a new center for mental health is being established in Netanya, built on the site of the existing Beit Feldman.

 An rendition of the national health center for IDF soldiers that will be established in Netanya.

Beyond the battlefield: How a summer camp is mending broken hearts

Sarah and Yona Ben-Nun found healing and support at an FIDF Legacy camp in the US after losing their brother in Gaza.

 A bereaved soldier saluting at the FIDF Camp.

Israeli youth who lost family members on, since October 7 attend FIDF US summer camp

Friends of the IDF hosts a record 340 participants from bereaved families in their annual summer camp, including 32 Israeli youth who lost family members since October 7.

The first camper group who left Israel last week

Honor Israel's fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day through the FIDF virtual experience

Those on the site can light virtual candles in their honor. They will also have a place to write personalized condolences to the loved ones left behind that will be hand-delivered to the families.

Memorial candles.

Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host inaugural lone soldiers driver’s license conversion day

The event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day

 nbn lsp license conversion day may 2024