Lone soldiers who made aliyah and served during the Iron Swords War attended a healing retreat in Cyprus as part of the Wings program, offering much-needed support and reflection.
The Tzofim Garin Tzabar program, established by the Scouts movement in 1991, has provided a comprehensive support system to more than 7,000 lone immigrant soldiers over the past 33 years
At his funeral Tuesday night, held after the Jewish mourning day of Tisha B’Av, his father thanked the gathered for answering the family’s call.
What disturbed Sank most was the antisemitism he encountered in New York.
Michael's dream was to form an organization that would be a community for lone soldiers.
The ministry predicts that there the number of wounded will rise to 14,000 by the end of 2024.
Three hundred former lone soldiers are enrolled at Reichman University’s Raphael Recanati International School.
Jerusalemite of the Week: Asher Leeder is an ordained rabbi and a black belt martial artist in Tora Dojo. Here in Israel, he uses his chiropractic skills to help IDF lone soldiers.
"I salute and thank the young Olim who will soon become soldiers and serve in the IDF,” said Minister of Aliyah and Integration, MK Ofir Sofer.
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