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New law expands rights for IDF widows & orphans
After years of advocacy, new legislation broadens recognition, financial support, and rehabilitation frameworks for widows, orphans, and families of fallen soldiers.
Even as living hostages are home: What we owe those who died for them - opinion
Through Grief and Hope: Why Israel’s Widows and Orphans Must Never Stand Alone
Pairing with A Lifeline of Giving: Max August Stands with Israel’s Widows and Orphans
From Yarka to New York: An IDF Orphan’s Journey of Healing
The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization’s annual “Superheroes Trip” brings bereaved children together; for counselor Athar Aboreesh, it became a journey of healing too.
Holidays in the Shadow of Loss: An empty chair, a broken heart
Amid the light of the High Holidays, widows of fallen IDF soldiers share stories of loss, resilience, and the strength to keep their families’ traditions alive.
From Loss to Launch: Opening Doors to Hi-Tech Careers for IDF Orphans and Widows
The IDFWO 'Bonim Atid' program empowers widows and orphans to change careers and shape the next chapter of their lives.
Battle at Be'eri: One unit’s darkest hour
MATPA, the Israeli Police's elite combat unit, lost seven fighters and its commander in the battle for Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7.Two years on, their widows share their voices of loss and resilience
Two years without closure
Yaffa’s battle to bring Lior Rudaeff home.
First they lost their husbands - then their homes were hit by Iranian missiles
Supported by IDFWO, these women face down a second tragedy with strength, sorrow, and a deep sense of purpose.
Rabbi Marvin Hier at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem: “God doesn’t want to run the world alone”
Co-Chairman of the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem spoke at Yom HaZikaron Memorial, shared a message of faith and resilience
Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Chairman: “A time to mourn. To remember. To honor."
Chairman Larry A. Mizel spoke at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem's Yom HaZikaron Memorial, urged to keep the memory of the fallen and build unity
IDF Widows and Orphans inspire hope and resilience at Miami Summit
“Together, we can build a brighter, stronger future,” says CEO Shlomi Nahumson.
Bahamas poker tournament raises nearly $140,000 for IDF widows and orphans
The tournament raised $120,000, with an additional $20,000 contributed by Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, and other donors, bringing the total to nearly $140,000.
