Lone soldier

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.

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
From L to R: KeepOlim Board Members Fabien Berdah, LiAmi Lawrence, Jessica Thangjom, and Director of Tikva, Susan Cohen.
Lone soldier Josh Boone from Idaho.

'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.

|ByKESHET NEEV, REBECCA SZLECHTER
Tzofim Garin Tzabar.

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.

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

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

He moved from Russia to Israel for opportunity - and found his new home

Looking to the future, Alexander Pitkin sees himself settling in Israel's North and working his way up in an innovative, exciting hi-tech company.

MARCH 31, 2023ByLISA SAMIN
Alexander Pitkin from Miass, Russia, to Karmiel, 2014

More than half of IDF lone soldiers in financial debt, says army

David Bitan: “We have a very deep appreciation for the contribution of the lone soldiers to our country and we certainly will not leave them to face the debts and the banking system alone.”

MARCH 22, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
MKs Oded Forer (L) and David Bitan meet at a special joint session to discuss IDF lone soldier debt, on March 22, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: Nof Zahav

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

MARCH 10, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
LONELY NO more: Working in a downtown cafe.

Grapevine March 3, 2023: Crossing red lines

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

MARCH 3, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
LONE SOLDIERS Bar mitzvah ceremony at the Western Wall.

Grapevine February 26, 2023: The play’s the thing

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
MICHAL HERZOG, flanked by President Isaac Herzog and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, watches a film about youth at risk.

A small girl with a big heart raises funds for the Michael Levin Base

Michael had always spoken about his dream to provide support for lone soldiers, which he himself lacked while in the army – and The Base does just that.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByANDREA SAMUELS
CHAYA RECEIVES a Certificate of Appreciation from The Base.

Michael Levin Base: The 'home' of Israel's b'not sherut, lone soldiers moves

Moving overseas to serve in Israel can be scary and difficult. But the Michael Levin Base has become a true home away from home.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023ByNOA FEIGENBAUM
THE MICHAEL Levin Base.

First in Gush Dan: Home for haredi lone soldiers opens in Ramat Gan

The house, which is operated by the Netzah Yehuda organization, is the first of its kind in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Roi Barzilai, Deputy Mayor of Ramat Gan, Carmel Shama-HaCohen, Mayor of Ramat Gan attend the dedication ceremony of the first home for haredi lone soldiers in the Tel Aviv metro area on February 15, 2023.

Is driving in Israel like GTA or bumper cars? - opinion

I had been driving and flying since I was 15. I actually had my first drive on a highway on the way home from my first solo flight. So, let’s just say I was quite comfortable operating large vehicles

FEBRUARY 12, 2023ByARIELA COHEN
CHILDREN RIDE on bumper cars at Superland in Rishon Lezion. Is this the Israeli driving experience?

This week in Jerusalem: Synagogues here, synagogues there

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
NETIV PLUS: Good news for drivers.