The IDF Widows and Orphans has seen 260 new widows and 520 newly orphaned children access their support services since October 7.
Following the award presentation, three widows who have benefited from the assistance provided by the IDFWO participated in a panel discussion where they discussed the loss of their spouses.
“My father was my entire world. It was through the support of OneFamily that I felt there was somebody to check on me,” says Shira Mark-Harif, whose father was killed in a terror attack.
The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization has supported bereaved families for decades. After October 7, the work of the organization is more crucial than ever.
Director of IDFWO: We are dedicated to assisting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Israel’s security.
The two are seen dancing happily together on a balcony against the backdrop of the York York City skyline.
Rotem was one of 20 children orphaned on October 7; another 96 were left with only one parent.
The war has left 230 women widowed and 532 children orphaned, according to Shlomi Nachumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization.
On October 7, Hamas made many children into orphans by killing their parents. Who takes care of these children now? The Magazine takes a look at this complex situation.
With the help of a Chabad emissary in Kyiv, the siblings found a new home at the Mishpacha orphanage
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