Orphans
Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah
The boys enjoyed a day-long celebration, proceeding down to the Western wall accompanied by their families, where they were called up to the Torah.
‘I never knew my father’: Avichai Ayubi on loss, Israel’s orphaned generation, and moving forward
Invisible casualties of war: This is the reality of widows and orphans in Israel during wartime
Islamic regime left at least 222 children orphaned with drug-related executions in 2025
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.
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.
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.
IDF widows of Israel-Hamas war: State help is insufficient
The war has left 230 women widowed and 532 children orphaned, according to Shlomi Nachumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization.
October orphans: Who cares for Israeli kids whose parents were killed by Hamas?
On October 7, Hamas made many children into orphans by killing their parents. Who takes care of these children now? The Magazine takes a look at this complex situation.
Jewish orphanage accepts two siblings from Kyiv suffering from malnutrition
With the help of a Chabad emissary in Kyiv, the siblings found a new home at the Mishpacha orphanage
Israel moves 70 orphans from Gaza to the West Bank - report
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in response to the report, "This is not how a country that wants absolute victory runs.
