This is what lior, one of the Israeli soldiers who partook in the Friends of Israel Defense Force (FIDF) Western Region annual gala that took place in Beverly Hills beginning of November 2016 told me.
The Gala, chaired by Haim and Cheryl Saban, studded by prominent figures whether from the film industry, politicians and owners of renowned businesses and 1,200 enthusiastic guests, raised, this year, whoopee $38 million dollars, which will be designated to help the IDF in its many needs. In an amazing stunt, the visiting members of the IDF group and the participating representatives of the United States military forces group were so moved, they also donated to the cause.
The IDF is a force made of Israeli young draftees. Many young Jews, from around the world, also join this military force in order to be part of defending the Jewish state and the Jewish people. Yes, the IDF protects and defends all Jews within and out of Israel’s borders.
The military service toughens the young Israelis, boys and girls alike, and brings them to life maturity faster than other young people their equal age. The IDF is the most moral military force known and that brings it to make a difference the world over, to always go beyond the call, demonstrating strength, heroism and compassion. Each soldier drafted is there to defend his or hers homeland, which they unconditionally love.
The seven wars Israel was forced to fight, each she won, demonstrated relentless resistance and that is the history of the Jewish people and that is their formula of survival.
And with all these traits it is no surprise that in 1981 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established by a group of Holocaust survivors. It cause is to provide for education and wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen and wounded soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is a 501c3, not-for-profit Corporation that operates throughout its United States offices.
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) – Was born to make a real difference
The story of the Jewish people, throughout this nation’s history, is the rise of the strength of the human spirit. The IDF is a story of pain, pride, hope and reliability and an example that the human spirit always wins. FIDF lends the IDF a comfort zone, in many aspects; it says, ‘we are here for them, ’thus making a difference in every Israeli soldier’s life.
As this stunning video says: Superman's Got Nothing On Israel
All that is required is to love all those who protect Israel. And protecting Israel has now a new meaning. Israel is a bastion of the free world’s civilization and the last line of protecting it.Here is a video of what the young, brave, soldiers of Israel do each day during their service: 24 Hours in the Life of Our IDF Soldiers.
The IDF is the most vigilant army force in the world; Israel’s surrounding enemies make it to be that way. For that matter the IDF must maintain the ability to remain vigilant and its soldiers must be given first priority. And that is what FIDF do, prioritize the IDF and you should do the same.
If you believe that when it comes to donating, no amount should be too small, I will be remiss if I do no not say, join the cause.