Number of orphans rise as more soldiers are killed
The death of soldiers across Israel this month has left a significant number of children without a father.
The death of soldiers across Israel this month has left a significant number of children without a father.
16-year-old Oren is a young Israeli boy whose personal account touched many.
74 children of Israeli soldiers were orphaned this month. Their fathers gave their lives for the country, this is our chance to give back.
A significant amount is still needed to raise funds for the future of over 70 children.
A touching story emerges from the Shiva house of a recently fallen soldier.
Pulled from the flames by their mom, 9 children sit shiva this week. Their apartment was destroyed. After the shiva, where will they go?
Ahead of Memorial Day, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, chairman of the Sulamot Foundation, talks about a Torah learning project for the elevation of the souls of the fallen or murdered.
According to the bill an annual day of commemoration will be held on 25 Kislev for the families of orphans and marked by a special session in Knesset plenum and some of its committees.
A large IDF force was assigned to bring a group of more than 70 orphans and adult chaperones from the Gaza Strip to Palestinian Authority territory.
National Council for the Child data shows that 19,407 Israeli children were physically or mentally injured in the horrific events since the outbreak of the war – 37% of them under age 6.
96 children lost a father or mother in the murderous Hamas attack – 20 were orphaned by both parents.
The Swords of Iron war that broke out on Simchat Torah added thousands to the roster of the bereaved in Israel. OneFamily is there for them.
Children from 13 different families lost both parents. In at least one case, a parent was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists to Gaza.
The family made Aliyah expecting better things, but a series of unforeseen tragedies left them completely alone to fend for themselves.
She is second mother to 14 Indian girls nobody else wanted and she sold her house in the USA to be able to raise them to adulthood.
22-year-old Ukrainian orphan with special needs flees to Israel, is welcomed as the latest member of Ohr Torah Stone’s Darkaynu program.
Israel Magen Fund donates full supply of Passover food to children from Zhytomyr orphanage.
Jewish aid worker from London rescues over 1,000 Jewish refugees from Ukraine, including 270 orphans.
Over 2,000 UK donors help Jewish orphanage and school in Odessa whose students fled to a mountain camp due to the Russian invasion.
J.K. Rowling launching campaign to held Ukrainian children trapped in orphanages as war continues.
The leaders of a Jewish orphanage in Odessa, Ukraine, share their experiences trying to protect children in a war zone.
Her four children who remain at home tried to do it all.
'I am writing you this letter with tears in my eyes and a broken heart.'
With Rosh Hashanah fast approaching, this is an auspicious time to give tzedakah to those in need.
Colel Chabad hosts mass Bat Mitzvah celebration in Jerusalem for 42 orphans.
Street to be named for Rabbi David Alter Kurzmann caretaker of the Kraków ghetto orphanage who was murdered with the orphans he cared for.
Family receives notice from court they will be evicted if they do not deposit shocking $22,000 in next 24 hours.
Colel Chabad in Jerusalem grants more than 100 scholarships to high schoolers who have lost at least one parent.
Government approves bill to allow orphans of IDF soldiers killed in action to maintain status past the age of 21.
Colel Chabad, Israel’s longest running social services organization, presents orphaned boys with Bar mitzvah Celebration before Passover.
Colel Chabad hosts Bat Mitzvah celebration for 42 orphan girls and their families.
115 orphaned Bar Mitzvah boys joined in a celebration at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Jewish music video producer releases 'Am Yisrael Chai' - 'level of production quality not before seen in Jewish world'
Israel to accept 100 orphans from Syria, the first time it is accepting refugees from the Syrian Civil War.
US and Israel push joint efforts to help their respective military families, at a meeting at the White House.
In a moving meeting between Netanyahu couple and orphans of fallen soldiers, terror and fire victims, PM shares his lessons from loss.
Children conceived artificially after the death of a parent to receive orphans' benefits, court rules.
An inside look into the IDFWO, the organization in charge of the unsung heroes of the State of Israel.
In special ceremony, orphaned students awarded for academic achievements despite their heart-breaking loss.
Colel Chabad, Israel's oldest social welfare organization, sponsored its fourth annual Bat Mitzvah celebration for orphans, in Jerusalem.
Colel Chabad in Jerusalem will host a mega bar mitzvah celebration for 113 orphaned boys and their families.
Chaya Borovsky recalls her son, slain by a terrorist in Samaria. ‘He was never afraid.’
Prime Minister meets IDF orphans and shares feelings about loss, as Memorial Day approaches.
111 boys who have reached the age of Bar celebrated in a unique event organized by Colel Chabad in Israel.
Bill gives equal compensation to 225 orphans of IDF reservists killed in action who were not eligible for it until now.