FIDF
Friends of the IDF (FIDF) is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to helping Israeli soldiers, wounded veterans, and the families of fallen troops.
Editor's Notes: Israel's 'friends' have forgotten why we hired them - comment
Diaspora generosity is heroic, but too many of the institutions that collect our money have lost the plot, padding paychecks, upgrading seats, and hoarding cash.
Friends of the IDF in crisis after internal report alleges financial abuse and toxic culture
Authorities raid Michigan homes in probe of pro-Palestinian vandalism of Jewish homes, institutions
Tanya Zuckerbrot on coming to Israel: I felt motivated to bear witness, to document
Fast lane for lone soldiers: Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host driver’s license conversion day
Hundreds of lone soldiers and National Service volunteers converted their licenses in one day, thanks to Nefesh B’Nefesh, FIDF, and Israel’s Ministry of Transport.
NBN, FIDF hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Lone Soldiers, National Service volunteers
FIDF partnered with The Michael Levin Base to host over 300 soldiers and volunteers at the NBN Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.
National mental health center for IDF soldiers to be established in Netanya
Costing approximately NIS 150 million, a new center for mental health is being established in Netanya, built on the site of the existing Beit Feldman.
Beyond the battlefield: How a summer camp is mending broken hearts
Sarah and Yona Ben-Nun found healing and support at an FIDF Legacy camp in the US after losing their brother in Gaza.
Israeli youth who lost family members on, since October 7 attend FIDF US summer camp
Friends of the IDF hosts a record 340 participants from bereaved families in their annual summer camp, including 32 Israeli youth who lost family members since October 7.
Honor Israel's fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day through the FIDF virtual experience
Those on the site can light virtual candles in their honor. They will also have a place to write personalized condolences to the loved ones left behind that will be hand-delivered to the families.
Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host inaugural lone soldiers driver’s license conversion day
The event was attended by 1000 Lone Soldiers as well as National Service Volunteers, expediting the conversion of their foreign driver’s licenses in one day
IDF thwarts attempted stabbing terror attack at Jordan Valley checkpoint
The attacker attempted to stab an IDF soldier after refusing to identify herself at the Tayasir checkpoint.
Agreement signed to establish PTSD treatment centers throughout Israel
These centers will treat individuals in Israel's Defense Force along with their family members, and it is expected that the centers will significantly enhance the country's response to PTSD victims
Grapevine December 9, 2023: Unlawful credentials
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Nefesh B’Nefesh, JNF-USA & FIDF launch ‘Operation Hug’ to reunite parents with lone soldiers
New initiative will offer free round-trip El Al flights for one parent of each lone soldier on combat duty from anywhere in the world, to minimize the physical distance most are experiencing.
