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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


IDF thwarts attempted stabbing terror attack at Jordan Valley checkpoint

The attacker attempted to stab an IDF soldier after refusing to identify herself at the Tayasir checkpoint.

The site of the terror attack at Tekoa Junction in the West Bank which took place on Sunday morning July 16, 2023.

Agreement signed to establish PTSD treatment centers throughout Israel

These centers will treat individuals in Israel's Defense Force along with their family members, and it is expected that the centers will significantly enhance the country's response to PTSD victims

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

Grapevine December 9, 2023: Unlawful credentials

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 IDF reservists prepare for an exercise at Tze’elim.

Nefesh B’Nefesh, JNF-USA & FIDF launch ‘Operation Hug’ to reunite parents with lone soldiers

New initiative will offer free round-trip El Al flights for one parent of each lone soldier on combat duty from anywhere in the world, to minimize the physical distance most are experiencing.

 Stacie Stufflebeam reunites with her lone soldier sons thanks to Operation Hug.

FIDF raises unprecedented $60 million in support of IDF soldiers - EXCLUSIVE

This announcement follows the catastrophic event which is labeled as "the most horrific attack in Israel’s 75-year history" orchestrated by the Hamas terrorist organization. 

 Cpl. Meir of the Nahal Haredi Battalion.

Noa Kirel raises nearly $30 million for IDF in war effort

The Ben Yosef family and Noa Kirel organized the evenings for IDF soldiers and the FIDF organization in the US, which were attended by philanthropists and businessmen.

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

First state-of-the-art building for lone soldiers breaks ground in Israel

The home will provide housing for 222 courageous lone soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) beginning in December 2024.

 An illustration of what the completed lone soldier building will look like..

NY family donates synagogue to IDF Search and Rescue Unit

Soldiers and other guests marked the commemoration of the synagogue last month at a ceremony in Ramla.

Dr. Edward Wolf, son of Florence and Cyrus Wolf, and Lt.-Col. Shai Abramson

Real Housewives of NY star leads campaign against antisemitism

The campaign sees famous Jews across the US and Israel opening their homes to IDF soldiers over Hanukkah.

 The Savetsky family hosts Sgt. Shachar on the first night of Hanukkah in their home in New York.

Nefesh B’Nefesh & Friends of the IDF (FIDF) host annual personal errands day for lone soldiers

2,500 active lone soldiers from 70 countries and representatives from various ministries and senior IDF commanders were in attendance.

 Lone soldiers gather with Nefesh B’Nefesh founders, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart at FIDF- Nefesh B'Nefesh Errands Day