Lone soldier
Tel Aviv to establish new 'beit oleh' to support immigrants, lone soldiers, vice-mayor says
The house will be “a place where they can come and work, have Shabbat dinners, celebrate the holidays, receive lectures, do shows, have parties, and organize,” Tel Aviv Vice-Mayor Guy Avner said.
Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF
'Digital Warrior': How a lone soldier shaped Israel's global narrative after October 7
Israeli artists unite across communities to support lone soldiers in new exhibition
Herzog meets lone soldiers and families in closed-door Melbourne gathering
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the last day of Herzog’s visit to Australia, underscored both the pride and the unease felt by Diaspora families whose children chose to join the IDF.
KeepOlim: supporting olim where the system falls short
What began as an online community soon evolved into KeepOlim, a registered nonprofit now serving nearly 48,000 members across Israel.
'Pillar of the community': Mourning loss of lone soldier Joshua Boone, family pushes for IDF burial
Since Boone’s death was just over two weeks after his reserve service officially ended, the Defense Ministry does not recognize him as a fallen soldier under existing criteria.
Over 150 young immigrants to make aliyah, join IDF, through Garin Tzabar this winter
The announcement follows about 350 arrivals in summer 2025, bringing the program’s total for the year to roughly 500 and marking a record since its founding in 1991.
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.
'We lived in a state of relentless fear,' antisemitic harassment campaign victim says - interview
Randy Settebrino recounted his experience of the three-month hate campaign, saying that the harasser contacted him and his family over a thousand times.
Ceremony to honor 96 fallen immigrant soldiers to be held on National Aliyah Day
The main event will include the presentation of a book commemorating the stories of the 96 fallen olim, with several keynote speakers.
Grapevine: Huckabee at home
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
New Garin Tzabar Lone Soldier home opens in Galilee
First facility to house lone soldiers alongside Israeli peers inaugurated at Hannaton Educational Center.
Nefesh B’Nefesh opens residence for female Lone National Service Volunteers in Jerusalem
The Bnot Sherut Bodedot Residence is giving 95 young women from around the world a true home, a built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel
