Orphans

Shlomi Nahumson and Tami Shelach: Leading the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization

IDF Widows and Orphans Organization is the only Israeli organization that supports IDF widows and veterans. “The families continue to live with their loss, and we need to remember and support them".

 SHIRA GRINBERG and her beloved father, Amotz.

Shira Grinberg’s journey of loss, resilience, and hope

"There’s no need to fear time. The loss is there, but life goes on”: Shira shares her story a decade after Operation Protective Edge.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN
29/08/2024

Sara Netanyahu honors IDF widows in emotional meeting

Sara Netanyahu's poignant meeting with IDF widows highlighted the enduring impact of sacrifice and the nation's commitment to honoring its fallen heroes.

  IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 4, 2024

International Widows Day: The wives and children of the IDF’s fallen soldiers

The IDF Widows and Orphans has seen 260 new widows and 520 newly orphaned children access their support services since October 7.

IDF Widows & Orphans Org. CEO Shlomi Nahumson seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in NY

IDF Widows and Orphans org. receives award at the Jerusalem Post annual Conference

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.

For bereaved Israelis, Remembrance Day is hard. OneFamily is standing with them

“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.

By ERIC NARROW
10/05/2024

Fallen but Not Forgotten: The Legacies of IDF Soldiers Zechariah Haber and Lior Ben Yaakov

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.

Israel's Remembrance Day - Supporting those left behind

Director of IDFWO: We are dedicated to assisting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Israel’s security.

By DAVID METZLER
07/05/2024

Emotional clip of orphaned Hamas victim dancing with uncle goes viral

The two are seen dancing happily together on a balcony against the backdrop of the York York City skyline.

Orphaned Oct. 7 teen survivor tells media of struggles to rebuild life

Rotem was one of 20 children orphaned on October 7; another 96 were left with only one parent.

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