Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Their job is to look after Israel. Ours is to look after them.
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Our Mission
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) provides critical support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
We are the official organization authorized to collect charitable donations on behalf of the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces across the United States of America.
Last year FIDF touched the lives of over 340,000 IDF soldiers, veterans, and their loved ones.
Last year FIDF touched the lives of over 170,000 IDF soldiers, veterans, and their loved ones.
Our Impact
From 2023-2025, FIDF sent more than $325 million to Israel for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s soldiers, reservists, veterans, and their families.
Support in Action
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A Home for Those Who Protect Israel: IDF Opens New “Reservists’ Home”
The “Reservists’ Home” was established under the leadership of the IDF Manpower Directorate, in partnership with Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) and the Association for the Wellbeing of […]
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“Back to Life” Network Expands with New Mental Trauma Treatment Center in Jerusalem
A new “Back to Life” center has opened at Beit Halochem Jerusalem, expanding the national network of mental trauma treatment centers established in partnership with Sheba Medical Center and the […]
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FIDF Celebrates Israel’s Next Generation of Leaders with Aharai! Youth Organization
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) has partnered with Aharai!, one of Israel’s leading youth leadership organizations, in a shared commitment to developing the next generation of Israeli leaders and […]
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Rebuilding Re’im: How the IDF’s Battle-Scarred Sports Center Rose from the Ashes
RE’IM, Israel – The sports center and gym at the Israel Defense Forces’ Re’im Base reopened Tuesday as part of a comprehensive NIS 23 million reconstruction project led by Friends of the Israel Defense […]
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Supporting IDF Widows: Dana Yung’s Story of Healing & Hope
Losing a loved one is an unbearable sorrow; a path no one chooses to walk. For the spouses of fallen IDF soldiers, this grief is compounded by immense sacrifice and […]
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Captain (Res.) Alon Hindi’s Battle for Recovery
Born and raised in Hod Hasharon, Captain (Res.) Alon Hindi shared a life path with his twin brother—from taking the same classes at school to excelling in their service with the Paratroopers […]
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Surviving the Unthinkable: Dudi’s Story of Mental Health and Recovery
“The anti-tank missile hit only a few meters from me. In one second, everything changed. I lost my left eye, my strength, and the life I knew. I survived, but […]
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Therapy Dogs Help Israeli Soldiers Heal: One Donor’s Personal Story
FIDF program provides therapy dogs for heroes of Israel. This article was originally published in The Detroit Jewish News and written by Rick Bloom. I love dogs; I think they […]
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Remembering Through Recipes: Honoring Fallen Soldiers Ahead of October 7
With the third anniversary of October 7th approaching, we invite you to honor those we have lost in a meaningful and uniquely Jewish way: through food. Join FIDF Young Leadership, in […]
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America at 250: Supporting Israel Is Supporting Our Nation’s Foundations
As appeared in Fox Digital on July 5, 2026. By Aaron Evans, Christian Supporter and Vice President of FIDF Young Leadership, Washington, D.C. (pictured on the far right) As Americans celebrate […]
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Upcoming Events
Oct
8
2026 National Gala
2026 National Gala in New York City. Salute to America's 250th Anniversary.
October 8
Oct
11
Bay Area Gala
Please join us on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for the FIDF Bay Area Gala, where community leaders, supporters, and friends will come together in support of the brave soldiers of […]
October 11
Oct
13
Philadelphia & Southern NJ 2026 Annual Gala
The 2026 Philadelphia/SNJ Annual Gala will bring our community together for an evening of inspiration and purpose. Together, we will celebrate our shared mission and steadfast support for the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces.
October 13
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The official organization authorized to collect charitable donations in the U.S. for Israel’s soldiers, FIDF transforms the lives of these brave men and women through empowering health, well-being, and education initiatives.