IDF’s “Lone Soldiers” May Not Have Family in Israel, But They’re Not Alone
Every year thousands of people from all over the world voluntarily choose to serve in the IDF when they immigrate to Israel, often alone.
IDF Soldiers Fight Unseen Battles for Day-to-Day Survival
There are many heartwarming stories of relief provided by Karmey Chesed to IDF soldiers.
Religious IDF Soldiers to Get Major Boost From New Jerusalem Construction Project
“This center will provide a supportive environment for observant youth who are enlisted in the IDF without compromising their religious lifestyle.”
200 North American Lone Soldiers and New Olim will Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tel Aviv
Some 200 lone soldiers and new Olim from North America will gather in Tel Aviv for a special Thanksgiving dinner catered by a former lone soldier.
Rise in Foreign Recruitment Means More Immigrant IDF Soldiers
With more than 5,500 lone soldiers presently serving in the Israeli army, the IDF has made special efforts to help foreigners acclimate to army life.
One in Five IDF Soldiers Require Food Subsidies and Financial Assistance
According to statistics released by the IDF, one in five IDF soldiers requires food subsidies from the military in order to get enough to eat at home.
Latest Wave of North American Aliyah Brings 59 Lone Soldier Recruits
232 new immigrants to Israel from the US and Canada landed Tuesday morning in Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport in the latest North American wave of aliyah.
Meir Panim Ensures a Meal in Every Stomach and a Chicken in Every Pot
If one organization can single-handedly end hunger and poverty in Israel, it might just be Meir Panim.
El Al Reunites Parents of Lone Soldiers from ‘Protective Edge’ for Rosh Hashanah (VIDEO)
In a special initiative to enable families to spend the Jewish New Year together, an airlift of 21 flights from El- Al Airlines flying from 10 different international locations, are bringing parents of lone soldiers serving in the IDF to Israel.
IDF Lone Soldiers Reunited with Family in Surprise Event by LIBI Fund
Last Thursday evening saw the inauguration of the largest indoor stadium in the Middle East.
