FIDF

FIDF, Nefesh B'Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years

Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site opportunity to tackle both bureaucratic and personal tasks.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF together with IDF, host record breaking event with over 4000 Lone Soldiers from 70 countries.

Former hostage Edan Alexander returning to his home in New Jersey, June 19, 2025.

Released hostage Edan Alexander receives Fox's Honor Award, thanks Trump in acceptance speech

“Serving Israel and standing with America remains the greatest privilege of my life," he said in the video.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel Katz, IDF chief launch hard-hitting campaign to block drones smuggling weapons from Egypt

The IDF chief stated that the drone threat is "not merely a criminal threat but a security threat with terror potential."

NOVEMBER 6, 2025|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

The inauguration of the Saban Druze Warrior Heritage Center in the Galilee town of Kisra-Sumei, October 22, 2025

Druze Heritage Center inaugurated as donor urges repeal of Nation-State Law

Haim Saban, lead donor of the event, called to repeal the Nation-State Law whose lack of a constitutional equality clause has drawn criticism from Druze IDF members.

OCTOBER 22, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FIDF raises USD $2m. for haredi unit

The Friends of the IDF raised over two million dollars at an event celebrating members of the Nahal Haredi Battalion, a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers who forwent their legal exemption from service.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Cpl. Meir of the Nahal Haredi Battalion.

FIDF to host its first-ever national poker tournament

Participants in the event, hosted by Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, will include the famous Israeli poker player Eli Elezra and sports commentator Jeff Platt.

MARCH 18, 2021ByGADI ZAIG

Up-and-coming Israeli singer, Sheer, releases first single

During a trip to New York while still in her IDF military service, Sheer met with the Ingrooves Music Group, under Universal, signing a three-year contract, solidifying her music career.

MARCH 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The cover of Israeli singer Sheer's new single, "Can't Wait," March 15, 2021.

First US woman to finish Israeli Air Force pilot course is Boston olah

The Air Force's prestigious pilot's course is notoriously difficult, and a vast majority of cadets don't make it to graduation.

DECEMBER 23, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Boston-native Lt. O is the first US woman to graduate from the IAF's pilot's course.

Grapevine December 6, 2020: All roads lead to Dubai

The light of the upcoming holiday of Hanukkah is marred by rising antisemitism around the globe.

DECEMBER 5, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

DIHAD BUSINESS development manager Jennie Robin with ZAKA Chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav.

New FIDF CEO: The more you know us, the more you’ll want to join us

Steven Weil enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a prominent educator, pulpit rabbi, and, most recently, Senior Managing Director of the Orthodox Union before joining FIDF in September.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Steven Weil, FIDF’s National Director and CEO.

Over $15 million raised at first-ever virtual FIDF national gala

Gala featured live performances by superstar and active IDF soldier Noa Kirel, singer-songwriter Idan Raichel, and IDF soldier Eden Alena, who will represent Israel in the next Eurovision contest.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Noa Kirel performing at FIDF Virtual Gala

First-ever virtual FIDF national gala - watch live

Join the first-ever FIDF gala featuring top-ranked army officials and the stories of those who give their lives and save the lives of the people of Israel.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020ByALAN ROSENBAUM