FIDF
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
Sheba opens psychological treatment center for security operatives with PTSD in northern Israel
FIDF releases video library of October 7 testimonials, incl. ex-hostages, IDF soldiers
IDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units
270 FIDF IMPACT! Israeli veterans run in the Tel Aviv Marathon
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces IMPACT! program, which was founded 18 years ago in 2002, has provided 16,130 veterans $185 million worth of four-year scholarships.
State treasurer from Kansas visits IDF troops
Jake LaTurner, Kansas's state treasurer, recently visited the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) Yehuda Regional Brigade base near Jerusalem earlier this month.
FIDF leads delegation of Florida businessmen to IDF base
The visit was hosted by FIDF supporter and philanthropist Alan Ginsburg as part of a mission trip aimed at giving the guests an inside look into the IDF.
Wounded IDF vets to ride bicycles across Israel with FIDF supporters
The cross-country bike ride will take place November 2-8 and the organization expects more than 50 American participants.
FIDF New York Gala raises $37 million
The Friends of the IDF event raised donations for various programs for soldiers and veterans.
Lone soldiers get help from Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF
“We are incredibly proud of these young men and women, and all they will be contributing to the State of Israel” said Noya Govrin, director of the Nefesh B’Nefesh-FIDF Lone Soldier Program.
IDF lone soldiers still facing failing IDF services - analysis
In recent months, lone soldiers have been in the news after the deaths of two soldiers highlighted the failings of the IDF in supporting troops during their service.
Memory, loss and rebuilding after rockets destroy an IDF synagogue
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel solemnly recalled the six million Jews who were systematically murdered during World War II.
The Lounge: February 11, 2019
Grey Goose brand of vodka, which sponsored French culinary week, held a special event last Thursday in honor of the first visit to Israel of François Thibault, the create of Grey Goose.
The FIDF's record-breaking gala, Ashton Kutcher and Pharrell in attendance
The event featured a special performance by Pharell Williams and presented a program that told the 70-year history of Israel through the accounts of soldiers and other eyewitnesses.
