Ohio Region Chapter

Since its founding in 1995, the Ohio Chapter has sponsored the Reim Sports Outdoor Court Project which is located 2.5 miles from the Gaza Strip. The Chapter has also underwritten two other key projects: a clubhouse at the Navy Base in Rosh Hanikra (sponsored by the Krasney Family), and The Elyakim Clubhouse (sponsored by the Reisman Family).  In addition, the Ohio Chapter has underwritten clubs, mobile gyms, and synagogues all over Israel. In 2010, the Ohio Chapter sponsored 38 IMPACT students,

Ohio Region | PO Box 22410 | Beachwood, OH 44122 | 216-367-0636 | ohio@FIDF.org

FIDF Mission to Israel

On November 6, 2009, the Ohio Friends of the IDF embarked on what proved to be an unforgettable mission.  The itinerary included many of the must see tourist destinations - the Old City of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv nightlife, and Israeli wineries. We also visited the experiential Palmach Museum which brought to life how the underground Hagana defense group contributed to the founding of Israel.
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Ohio Region Chapter Board of Directors


Zev Weiss - Chairman of the Board Anat Nurko
Shelley Roth - President Alice Rickel
Loren Frieder - Vice President Rob Risman
Eric Chajmovic - Young Leadership Chairman Anita Rosenbaum
Marcy Stahm - Secretary Leo Rosner
Yael Cohen - Past President Ileen Rosner
Harry Abraham Nanette Ross
Beth Brody Peter Saltz
Kenny Cohen Esther Schachner
Michael Drusinsky Marvin Schaefer
Lorin Gottlieb Edia shai
Erica Hartman Horvitz Rabbi Joshua Skoff
Judy Kaufman Barbara Somogyi
Dr. Eric Kodish Rick Tannenbaum
Barry Freeman Betty Trangle
Donna Kurit Elie Weiss
Geula Lando Rabbi Stephen Weiss
Stacy Maxson Emily Wolf
Jan Moskowitz Tamir Oppenheim - Executive Director
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