The stories of two Masa alumni who gave their lives in Israel’s defense remind us of the deep bonds between global Jewry and the State of Israel.
IDF lone soldiers and olim share stories with the Magazine about how October 7 and the Israel-Hamas War impacted their lives.
Israel is set to establish its first national memorial dedicated to lone soldiers, foreign-born troops who serve in the Israel Defense Forces without immediate family in the country.
Through their actions, lone soldiers are writing new chapters in the story of Israel’s rebirth in the current Second War of Independence.
"We all salute them for their choice and see it as a true fulfillment of Zionism," said CEO of Tzofim Tzabar Olami, Daniel Amira.
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.
The first-of-its-kind program offers lone soldiers shared living with pre-military academy students, providing comprehensive support and community throughout their service.
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.
Tamar Shoshan, a new immigrant and future lone soldier, embodies the qualities of patience and perseverance through her journey from New York to Israel.
The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.
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