Lone soldier

Naftali Bennett unveils B’Yachad party plan to cut bureaucracy, boost support for olim

"Is our government building an Israel where Jews believe they and their families can be safe, earn a living and build their futures? Is our government making life easier here - or harder?"

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett on October 13, 2026.
 Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

From midrasha to the IDF: A journey toward serving Israel - opinion

Ofir Levy with the Panamanian flag during his ‘masa kumta,’ the final march marking the completion of combat training in the IDF. PremiumPremium

Meet the small, growing wave of Latin American IDF lone soldiers

Family and friends attend the funeral of Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, at the Poria Illit Cemetery in northern Israel, July 26, 2026.

Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion


Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program

"We all salute them for their choice and see it as a true fulfillment of Zionism," said CEO of Tzofim Tzabar Olami, Daniel Amira.

 Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

IDF to recognize lone soldier reservists, provide benefits and support

Nearly 8,000 reservists who were lone soldiers in their regular service will receive this status and benefits, including gift cards, subsidized flights and mental healthcare.

 Representatives of lone soldier organizations and other officials at a Knesset committee meeting on lone reservists

Hannaton launches new campus for lone soldiers

The first-of-its-kind program offers lone soldiers shared living with pre-military academy students, providing comprehensive support and community throughout their service.

 New Hannaton building under construction.

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.

From left: FIDF CEO Steven Weil, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass.

Finding her way home: A Jewish-Korean immigrant's experience in paving a future in Israel

Tamar Shoshan, a new immigrant and future lone soldier, embodies the qualities of patience and perseverance through her journey from New York to Israel.

 TAMAR’S RECONNECTION with her Jewish identity came unexpectedly when a friend introduced her to Tzofim North America (the Israeli Scouts) in ninth grade. Here, she is pictured with the local Tzofim leadership team.

Only 500 of the 13,000 lone reservists have received mental health support since Oct. 7

The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.

 Immigration and Diaspora Committee discuss funding for mental health services for lone soldiers

Kevin Spacey makes surprise trip to Israel, visits soldiers, sites of Oct. 7 massacre

The actor also gave a two-hour masterclass at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Tel Aviv.

 American actor Kevin Spacey visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City. December 3, 2024.

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.

Lizze Noach & Bonnie Rosenbaum, Co-Directors of The Michael Levin Base, Tony Gelbart & Rabbi Yehoshua Fass Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Richard Corman,  Chairman of the Board of the Michael Levine Base, Noya Govrin, Division Head of the FIDF with Lone B’not Sherut celebrating Thanksgiving.

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens new Tel Aviv center to assist olim, lone soldiers

Located in Azrieli Tower, the expansion will serve as a space for programming for NBN to continue helping Jews worldwide make Aliyah and adjust to life in Israel. 

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens new center in Tel Aviv

How lone soldiers uphold Israel’s Zionist values amid political discord – opinion

Lone soldiers embody dedication to Israel as draft law stirs controversy.

A lone soldier and Bnei Akiva graduate from Argentina, currently serving in the IDF’s Sayeret Nahal unit, is joined by friends and Bnei Akiva emissaries.