lone soldiers

Watch: Musical event honors victims of Har Nof attack

Arutz Sheva will carry a musical event in memory of the victims of the 2014 Har Nof attack this evening.

A 'youthful' approach to Aliyah

How to solve, all at once, the difficulties of Aliyah: acculturation, making a living, learning the language, making friends, and more.

Ministers discussing new ways of assisting lone soldiers

Minister of Immigration Absorption MK Pnina Tamano-Shata met MK Biton to discuss ways of assisting new immigrants serving in the IDF.

A salute to Israel's courageous Lone Soldiers

COVID-19 achieved what no enemy could - remembering and celebrating virtually.

Jewish Agency honors lone soldiers killed in war or terror

In Memorial Day ceremony, the Jewish Agency pays tribute to lone soldiers who fell in battle or became victims of terror.

1,000 US lone soldiers will not be with families for Passover

Friends of the IDF implements programs to address needs of soldiers stuck on base indefinitely due to coronavirus.

NBN & FIDF host annual ‘Personal Errands Day’ for Lone Soldiers

Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces host 7th annual 'Yom Siddurim' for lone soldiers today.

Watch: Superbowl party for the lone soldiers

'These soldiers come here without their families, and we have the honor of feeding them.'

Hundreds of lone soldiers gather for draft party

Nefesh B'Nefesh and FIDF organize special celebration marking induction of over 300 lone soldiers into the IDF.

Netanyahu hosts IDF lone soldiers in his sukkah

PM hosts three lone soldiers serving in the IDF at his sukkah in the Prime Minister's Residence, speaks with their parents via video link.

Tefillin from Golan Heights battle given to lone soldier

Family of slain IDF soldier Benny Hanani, who fell in the Yom Kippur War, donate his tefillin to a lone soldier who immigrated to israel.

Mothers of IDF 'Lone Soldiers' meet with President Rivlin

Women from US, Australia, UK, Canada, South Africa, head to Israel to meet with their children serving in the IDF as 'lone soldiers'.

Partner with us and help build an Aliyah Yeshiva in Samaria

The heart of Israel is Judea and Samaria. Without a strong presence there, Israel is weakened tremendously.

Sponsor a Lone Soldier for Shabbat Meals and Get a Free Mezuzah

A unique yeshiva in the Yishuv of Adam has been inspiring lone soldiers, strengthening their Judaism and encouraging Aliyah.

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shalom Ashkenazi about the special bond his family forms with lone soldiers and what they learn from them.

President to host 400 lone soldiers from 35 countries

President Reuven Rivlin to have Seder with 400 lone soldiers from around the world.

Finance firm “OlehPay” now free for Lone Soldiers

American-Israeli finance firm OlehPay to open its services free to Lone Soldiers and Bnot Shirut in light of recent tragedies.

Former lone soldier killed in Aspen snowboarding accident

Aaron Hill 'lived life to the fullest,' friend writes.

'New York Yankees' shows support for IDF lone soldiers

NY Yankees send over special hats with their logo alongside an Israeli flag as a gift to lone soldiers. 'These people have a lot of courage'

Inside the annual day devoted to lone soldiers

The sixth annual day dedicated to assisting lone soldiers comes to a close. Guests included Prime Minister Netanyahu. 'This is real Zionism.

'Father of lone soldiers' passes away

Tzvika Levy, an Israel Prize winner and legendary advocate for IDF soldiers passes away at 70.

The Jerusalem Yeshiva adopts its "lone" soldiers

Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh dedicates new program in honor of lone soldiers who came from the yeshiva.

Netanyahu hosts lone soldiers for Sukkot

Netanyahu and his wife host three lone soldiers at the Sukkah at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem.

Watch: Leaving USA to join the Israeli army

57 future lone soldiers were among 239 North American Olim who arrived in Israel on Wednesday. Arutz Sheva met them.

Haredi lone soldiers receive new home in Jerusalem

Nahal Haredi inaugurates new home for lone soldiers, emphasizes need for support for haredi soldiers who can't go home during army service.

5,000 lone soldiers have 'fun day' at water park

Friends of the IDF bring thousands of lone soldiers to Israel's largest water park.

'I wanted to feel that I am a part of the Israeli people'

New Jersey native who became a lone soldier founds organization to help former lone soldiers readjust to civilian life.

When the army gives you the push you need

Thailand can wait: Israeli vets are staying home to start businesses.

Watch: Lone Soldier memorial event

Mothers of fallen lone soldiers Michael Levin & Max Steinberg and friend of slain lone soldier Alex Singer participate in Jerusalem event

Michael Oren takes on Israel's 'lone soldier' problem

Deputy Min. Oren tells Arutz Sheva state overlooking Israeli lone soldiers, particularly haredim, calls to form new agency to address issue.

Liberman: They came from around the world to serve the IDF

Annual event serves as a one-stop shop for lone soldiers to complete their errands. 'These lone soldiers are all valuable in their own way.'

100 lone soldiers celebrate Hanukkah together

Lone soldiers celebrate Hanukkah at a festive event in Tel Aviv.

Watch: Hotovely meets lone soldiers

Amid uproar over her comments on American Jews, Deputy Foreign Minister meets lone soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner.

Watch: PM Netanyahu speaks to mother of lone soldier

PM visits Golani base on Golan Heights, meets lone soldier, and calls soldier's mother to tell her how proud he is.

Shalom Platoon A

4 countries, 3 months, and one new beginning

Join an exciting journey of four soldiers from around the world, from their recruitment until end of the Hebrew course at Michveh Alon base.

'I heard about the kidnapping of the 3 boys and had to enlist'

President's wife attends toast for 30 lone soldiers from around the world. 'All of Israel is your family.'

Meet the twin IDF lone soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks with twin brothers Even and Shai Goel, who left their family in the US to join the IDF as 'lone soldiers.'

New immigrants on the way: 70 to join IDF

Over 200 new immigrants to fly from NY to Israel, including dozens of lone soldiers.

Israel to welcome 68 lone soldiers

223 North American immigrants, including 68 lone soldiers, arrive in Israel on Tuesday.

'We make sure every lone soldier has a place for the seder'

IDF holds mass seder for hundreds of lone soldiers, organizer speaks to Arutz Sheva.

Florida FIDF event raises over $2 million

More than 800 IDF supporters join MK Michael Oren for FIDF gala.

Parents of lone soldiers offered subsidized tickets to Israel

El Al and Nefesh B'Nefesh offer flights at reduced cost to families who cannot afford to visit their children serving in the IDF.

They left their families to join the IDF

Lone soldiers and immigrant soldiers complete Hebrew course to integrate into IDF.

20 Lone Soldiers Make Aliyah on Hanukkah

72 Olim landed at Ben Gurion Airport this morning, including 20 future Lone Soldiers - ‘present-day Maccabees.’

MK proposes bill to help lone soldiers

MKs put forward bill to help discharged lone soldiers make ends meet.

Lone soldier Michael Levin's legacy - ten years later

A decade after lone soldier Michael Levin fell in the Second Lebanon War, his parents visit his grave site - along with others he inspired.

Special seder to be held for lone soldiers

480 soldiers from 35 countries to have communal seder at resort hotel.

Heartwarming

Lone soldiers get a Passover surprise from president's wife

Nehama Rivlin hosts 5 female lone soldiers from around the world, surprises them with their parents who secretly came to visit.

Immigrant lone soldiers get some backup

Over 1,500 lone soldiers take part in Yom Siddurim in Tel Aviv, making their lives easier as the bureaucracy comes to them.

Lone soldiers send message to the world: we won't be defeated

Celebration honors 100 lone soldiers and national service participants from NCSY in North America, send message to world.

MKs to adopt IDF lone soldiers

Knesset Members Tzachi Hanegbi and Nachman Shai among the first to embrace program and adopt lone soldiers

Coming home: Vast majority of 'lone soldiers' making aliyah

90% of IDF volunteers from the Diaspora move to Israel permanently after their service - and they're bringing their families with them.

59 'Lone Soldiers' Fly to Israel Monday to Join IDF

Fifty-nine lone soldiers from US and Canada among the 232 new immigrants flying to Israel on Monday.

Spike in IDF Volunteers in 2014

Marked rise in volunteers from abroad since 2011; 25% are Americans.

Emotional Hanukkah Lighting Honors Lone Soldiers

Chayal el Chayal, a home away from home for lone soldiers, hosted a candle lighting ceremony at Mamilla Mall Saturday night.

Watch: Moving Reunion of Lone Soldiers and Parents after the War

After 50 grueling days battling Hamas terrorists, El Al reunites soldiers with parents in the first meeting in years for many.

Canadian Radicals Target IDF Lone Soldiers, 'Vampire' Netanyahu

Calls to block lone soldiers leaving Canada, equating them with terrorists; Arabic paper presents 'Netanyahu the vampire.'

Big Yankee Send-Off to Olim

Yankees Host Farewell Party for Newest IDF Members

Lone Soldiers receive special farewell from New York Yankees before making Aliyah.

Parents of Lone Soldier Flown to Israel to See Their Injured Son

The parents of Moshe Hirt, who was wounded in Gaza, were brought to Israel thanks to El Al and the head of Moshe’s yeshiva.

30,000 Attend Funeral of American Lone Soldier

About 30,000 people attended funeral of Sergeant Max Steinberg hy”d, who was killed in Gaza. He only recently made aliyah from LA.