FIDF ensures 10,500 Israeli soldiers will enjoy Rosh Hashanah without financial worry
Gift cards worth $1.3M distributed to Lone Soldiers and soldiers in need.
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Groundbreaking for new state-of-the-art home for Lone Soldiers
FIDF, IFCJ, and Ha'aguda Lema'an Hachayal fund building with 56 apartments to house Lone Soldiers who left their homes to defend Israel.
Showing gratitude to the IDF, the modern-day Maccabees
Much of the world doesn't realize how much Israel's survival depends on the bravery of the young IDF soldiers who protect it. Op-ed.
American FIDF supporters bike across Israel with wounded IDF veterans
American Friends of the IDF bike with wounded veterans across Israel.
Over 2,000 lone soldiers attend annual Nefesh B'Nefesh event
Nefesh B’Nefesh, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), host annual ‘Personal Errands Day’ for Lone Soldiers' as the finale to a special week.
IDF Chief of Staff salutes FIDF for 21 years of impact
Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, program graduates, join annual event for IDF vets receiving college scholarships.
Bride: 'Immigrating to Israel led me to my partner for life'
First lone soldier wedding hosted at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.
Israeli Air Force major moved by the support of American Jewry
IAF Major who continued in his father's path in the Air Force says that FIDF NY event was a very meaningful and powerful experience.
Lapid at FIDF gala in New York: Israel is stronger than all of our enemies
Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces gala: The US has stood by our side from the very beginning.
Children and siblings of fallen soldiers enjoy a unique summer camp
Nearly two dozen children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers enjoy US summer camp experience thanks to FIDF.
Twin brothers make aliyah and will enlist in elite IDF unit
Ari and Ron (18), twin brothers from New York, immigrated to Israel and will be drafted into the Shayetet 13 unit of the Naval Brigade.
Olympic taekwondo medalist shares experiences as IDF soldier
Israeli Tokyo Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist welcomed at FIDF Washington, D.C., chapter.
FIDF cuts funding to IDF Widows and Orphans
IDF Widows and Orphans Organization finds itself in dire straits as major contributor set to end financial support.
IDF soldiers host Iranian Muslims at military base
Iranian Muslim dissidents and activists meet IDF soldiers on Israeli military base on Lebanon border.
FIDF announces Hanukkah giving campaign
FIDF announces new Hanukkah giving campaign and virtual lighting series featuring lone soldiers.
Over $15m raised at first-ever virtual FIDF national gala
'Nowhere in the world is there another organization like this,' IDF Chief of Staff says.
Largest IDF synagogue to date opens
Soldiers at IDF training campus in Southern Israel can now pray and celebrate in the largest IDF synagogue to date.
1,000 US lone soldiers will not be with families for Passover due to Covid-19
Friends of the IDF implements programs to address needs of soldiers stuck on base indefinitely due to coronavirus.
FIDF supporters to cycle across Israel with wounded veterans
American FIDF to host its 5th Annual Ride, an intense six-day bicycle adventure through Israel to show solidarity with Israeli soldiers.
Camp for bereaved teens kicks off
D.C. and Philadelphia-area summer camp for children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers offers participants fully-funded fun.
Holocaust survivor meets US army vet who liberated her
Sophie Tajch Klisman meets army vet Doug Harvey, thanking him for helping liberate her from Salzwedel concentration camp during WW II.
FIDF breaks records
More than half-billion shekels raised to benefit IDF soldiers by American Friends of the IDF (FIDF) in 2018.
20 women FIDF supporters to embark on unique mission to Israel
20 leaders and supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces from across the US to join FIDF Women’s Mission to Israel.
Surprise celebration for NY native who donated center years ago
In moving ceremony, FIDF honors long-time supporter who donated sports center to IDF soldiers 20 years ago.
'It's the least we can do'
An interview with a unique man: Max Blankfeld, who sponsors a project exposing UNRWA, and heads the Texas FIDF, among many other things.
Hollywood honors the IDF
The star-studded event raised $60 million for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
"We turn hateful into grateful"
Watch: Staff Sgt. Bar, a paramedic who treats Syrian civilians as part of the IDF’s “Operation Good Neighbor,” at FIDF event.
'Proud to be a soldier in the IDF'
Watch: Cpt. Or, the first female soldier to command a Patriot Battery, speaks to the participants at the FIDF event in Manhattan.
Meet the Rebbe's grandson, an IDF officer
Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with grandson of Satmar Rebbe who graduated from the IDF's Officer School.
From the battlefield to Manhattan
IDF Soldiers attend annual FIDF event in NYC; 'There's a community who decided to stand side-by-side with IDF; very important contribution.'
'Thanks to IDF soldiers - Jews can flourish around the world'
Public figures join FIDF in wishing IDF soldiers well: 'Spectacular event shows level of support our soldiers get - highest level ever.'
From Israel to Broadway to singing with soldiers
Renowned Israeli singer and former X Factor Israel television personality performs with IDF Musical Ensemble at gala dinner.
During one night: Over $32 million raised for IDF soldiers
1,200 business people and philanthropists salute Israel’s brave soldiers in an inspiring evening attended by IDF soldiers.
Supporters of FIDF to cycle across Israel
Supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) gearing up for an intense six-day bicycle ride through Israel this month.
New IDF synagogue dedicated in time for Jewish New Year
Thanks to Florida natives, Israeli soldiers receive new synagogue in time for High Holidays.
NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visit
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits police training centers during visit to Israel, prompting criticism from leftist groups.
'We will win every encounter with the enemy'
Friends of the IDF unveil new synagogue, donate Torah scroll to IDF base in southern Israel.
Bed Bath & Beyond President may chair top Jewish policy group
Arthur Stark of Bed Bath & Beyond and Friends of the IDF is likely to chair the Conference of Presidents.
Nefesh B’Nefesh - FIDF ‘personal errands day’ for Lone Soldiers
All essential government agencies whose services are needed by Lone Soldiers were concentrated under one roof in one intensive day.
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.'
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