IDF Tour of Duty: Six American Cities in Six Days

It is rare for the IDF to move an active duty officer from the front lines, and even more unusual to send him to the United States, but that is exactly what the Israeli army did last week by sending Captain Oron Kalmanzon to speak in a number of cities in collaboration with American Friends […]

LIBI Spreads Purim Cheer to IDF Soldiers

This Purim, LIBI USA is continuing its tradition of spreading holiday cheer by delivering traditional holiday baskets to IDF soldiers. LIBI is partnering with baking masters Gail and David Ehrlich, founders of Gili’s Goodies, to create these special baskets. This is not the first time LIBI and Gili’s Goodies have worked together. Last Purim, hundreds […]

Californian Lone Soldier Honored at Prestigious IDF Awards Ceremony

[By Kosher OC Staff February 5, 2015] new year 2018 quotes   On February 2 former Orange County resident and Israel Defense Forces lone soldier Sahar Elbaz was honored at an elite citation ceremony for his bravery during Operation Protective Edge.  Following his graduation from Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School two and a half years ago, Elbaz […]

LIBI Works Behind the Scenes to Surprise Lone Soldier Hero

Seen Left to right: Shimon Elbaz, Sahar Elbaz, Ilana Elbaz and Eva Cohen of the LIBI Fund Last night’s IDF citation ceremony at the Palmahim Air Force Base 67 medals were handed out to recognized the bravery of IDF soldiers and officers who exemplified courage during Operation Protective Edge, including American born lone soldier, Sahar […]