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Meet the IDF Soldier with a Nazi Family History
WATCH: The incredible story of an IDF soldier and the truth he learned about his grandparents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O0txkaygXk
Tibi Ram: The Holocaust Survivor Who Fought in Every Israeli War
During the Holocaust Ze'ev Tibi Ram lost his whole family. He survived Auschwitz, a labour camp, and Bergen-Belsen. After being separated from his mother and eventually finding her at the end of the war, she disappeared and Tibi never saw her again. His brother...
Why We Fight: IDF Soldiers and Their Survivor Grandparents
In the context of Holocaust remembrance, IDF soldiers reflect on why they fight in the Israeli army as they sit alongside their grandparents and great-grandparents who survived the Holocaust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSExN-v7Nas
Lone Soldiers Celebrate Passover on Base With Their ‘Families’
Both lone soldiers took part in Seders and the traditional customs while on base. The soldiers said their unit has become their family. “The soldiers I serve with are my family, and I’m sure it will be a meaningful Passover with the IDF.” These were the words of Harel...
‘Readiness and Change’: Kohavi Reveals his Expensive Plans for the IDF
Three months into his tenure as chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi set out the framework for his multi-year plan to improve the Israel Defense Forces, some parts of which will be rolled out shortly, while others will require budgetary and legislative approvals...
Female Muslim IDF Soldier Braves Threats to Serve in Infantry Battalion
Cpl. N. prays five times a day and wears a hijab when she is on leave from the Lions of the Jordan Valley infantry battalion • She has been threatened by villagers and by Arab soldiers, but she still dreams of a military career and stronger for Arabs and Jews in...
Help Lone Soldiers Celebrate Passover with American Friends of LIBI
Passover is almost here! This year, Passover will be celebrated from Friday evening until the next Friday evening, April 19-26. On the first night of Passover in Israel (and the first two nights outside of Israel) Jews around the world will host Passover Seders,...
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[WATCH]: What Do Immigrants to Israel Love About Living and Serving in the Land?
Happy Yom HaAliyah! Thousands of Olim merit to live the dream of Aliyah, many serving in the IDF as lone soldiers. This is what they love about living in Israel.
Founder of “Aliyah Day” Explains Why We Celebrate Immigrants to Israel
Jay Schultz, founder of Tel Aviv Internationals, headed the initiative to establish “Yom HaAliyah” (Aliyah Day) to celebrate all of the immigrants to Israel who have built, and continue to build, the Jewish State. Of course, this includes many young immigrants who...
IDF Prepares for Passover – Here’s What They Buy
According to the military, the IDF purchased some 12,000 kg. of various kinds of kosher flour for Passover, 2,400 kg. of matza flour, 13,000 kg. of fish, 50,000 kg. of beef, 45,000 kg. of turkey, and 130,000 kg. of chicken. Another 65,000 kg. of matzah, 230,000...