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
Friends of the IDF supporters to cycle across Israel
32 participants, including wounded IDF combat veterans to cycle over 250 miles across the country.
Conference of Presidents names new chairman
“The intellect, judgment, experience and dedication he brings to the Conference chairmanship exemplify the depth of extraordinary talent available to help guide the Jewish community into the future."
Grapevine: Where there's a woman...
This week's social news.
Grapevine: Haunted by the Holocaust
In 1948, when the State of Israel was established, after the unprecedented suffering of the Jewish people.
Education support for IDF soldiers and veterans
Education is a core pillar of the FIDF organization, with 31 percent of our activities invested in education and culture and benefiting almost 10,000 soldiers and veterans.
Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the IDF host annual ‘Yom Siddurim’ for lone soldiers
The initiative was created in 2014 to assist lone soldiers in army and immigration issues.
Or Lachayal delivers thousands of Purim packages to IDF soldiers
The packages included various snacks and candies with a personal message for each solider, costing some NIS 500,000.
David Shapell, philanthropist and Holocaust survivor, dies at age 94
Shapell together with his wife Fela donated large sums of money to institutions for Jewish education and Holocaust education throughout his life and was also a supporter of the Friends of the IDF.
IDF clashes with rock throwers at Tapuah junction, 1 Palestinian killed
Assailants stoned vehicle in West Bank.
Comedians bring laughs to the front lines
Donations, proceeds from event go toward Lone Soldier Program, FIDF, to help troops with no immediate family in Israel.
