Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
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.
HEALTH
Mental Health
Wounded Soldier Support
EDUCATION
Education Programs
WELLBEING
Bereaved Family Support
Lone Soldiers
Morale & Welfare
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
Featured
Operation Roaring Lion: The FIDF Impact
The Launch of the Operation Roaring Lion Emergency Campaign On February 28th, the landscape of Israel’s security changed in an instant. In response to existential threats from the Iranian regime, […]
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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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Reflecting on a Year of Resilience: Our 2025 Wrap-Up
As we step into 2026, we find ourselves looking back at a year defined by challenges, as well as historic breakthroughs. 2025 was a year where the strength of IDF soldiers was tested and […]
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New Mental Health Clinic Opens in Modi’in to Support IDF Veterans and Families
From left to right: Amir Hassan, Head of the Center, Sheba; Yossi Avivi, Head of Health Branch of Modi’in Municipality; Dr. Yael Shapira, Clinical Director of The Steven A. Cohen […]
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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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FIDF Young Leadership Launches Virtual Book Club
FIDF Young Leadership is proud to launch the FIDF YL Book Club—a virtual book club open to young leaders nationwide. This initiative provides an opportunity for members to engage in […]
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Young Leadership Launches FIDF YL Affinity Groups
FIDF Young Leadership (YL) is dedicated to building a strong, supportive, and empowering community for young professionals who stand with Israel and her defenders. To help deepen connections and grow […]
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Upcoming Events
Apr
12
2026 FIDF Fort Worth Dinner
Join us as we honor the brave men and women of the IDF at the 2026 FIDF Fort Worth Dinner.
April 12
Apr
26
FIT with FIDF
April 26
Apr
28
Real Estate and Financial Services Annual Dinner
Join FIDF on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 pm in New York City, for the Real Estate & Financial Services Annual Dinner. This exclusive gathering will bring together like-minded industry […]
April 28
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Your donation
transforms lives.
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.