lone soldier

Thousands of recruits join IDF combat units this summer

478 of the new soldiers are recent immigrants, the majority of whom are lone soldiers.

Mothers of lone soldiers enjoy surprise reunion with their children in Jerusalem

Momentum and the FIDF - Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program facilitated an emotional meeting for 30 mothers of lone soldiers from around the world who are visiting Israel.

Rabbi Shalom Myers helps lone religious and haredi soldiers both during and after service

While lone soldiers in Israel without their families need support, so do many of the haredi soldiers, even if their families are in Israel.

By MINDY RUBENSTEIN
09/07/2023

Chance encounters on the Jerusalem light rail - opinion

Ride the light rail, maybe eavesdrop a little, examine your fellow travelers and know that when you really need them, they will be there for you.

The dreaded phone call, no parent wants: May God bless and keep all our soldiers safe - opinion

Parents of combat soldiers, we know the risk, we feel pride and unfettered Zionism. We just never speak about it. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room.

By HAZEL K. BRIEF
20/06/2023

Over 600 Lone Soldiers and Bnot Sherut Celebrate Israel’s 75th at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus

Event initiated by FIDF-Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program and Nefesh B’Nefesh Ori program for Lone Bnot Sherut, together with the Michael Levin base.

New home for lone IDF combat soldiers to open in Ra'anana

The house will accommodate 93 lone combat soldiers and is set to open its doors in March 2024.

Nativ: Helping IDF lone soldiers become halachically Jewish

The "Magazine" sat down with four young IDF soldiers who opened up about their reasons for why they chose to undergo conversion to Judaism.

By LIANE GRUNBERG WAKABAYASHI
14/04/2023

Passover: IDF finishes getting ready for the holiday

The Israeli military has finished taking steps to make sure the entire army is ready for the holiday, including supplying food, organizing Seders and helping lone soldiers.

He moved from Russia to Israel for opportunity - and found his new home

Looking to the future, Alexander Pitkin sees himself settling in Israel's North and working his way up in an innovative, exciting hi-tech company.

By LISA SAMIN
31/03/2023
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