Marking Israel’s 70th anniversary, more than 60 leaders and supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) from across the United States traveled to Israel this month as part of the FIDF National Leadership Mission to Israel, getting an exclusive look into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and showing their solidarity with and appreciation for Israel’s brave soldiers amid a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces supporters visit IDF soldiers at the Tel Nof Air Force base on November 11, as part of the FIDF National Leadership Mission to Israel. The mission, Nov....

More than 1,200 supporters attended the FIDF Western Region Gala, which raised a record $60 million for the well-being of Israeli soldiers, and celebrated Israel’s 70th anniversary. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) raised $60 million at its annual Western Region Gala on Thursday, Nov. 1, held at the landmark Beverly Hilton Hotel. The figure represents the most money raised at any single FIDF event in the organization’s history. The sold-out gala, which has become one of Los Angeles’ premier charitable events, united over 1,200 supporters from across the country to support the brave men and women of the...

Thousands of runners and cyclists, families of fallen heroes, and active-duty IDF soldiers participated in the race, hosted by BShvil HaBanim HaDruzim. The route in the lower Galilee included running, walking, and cycling. Thousands of runners and cyclists, families of fallen heroes, and active-duty IDF soldiers participated in the Nov. 2 race The sixth annual race, which extended through 18 Druze villages, was dedicated to the memory of the 427 Druze solders who have lost their lives fighting in Israel’s wars and military operations. Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amal Asad, FIDF Executive Director in Israel Brig. Gen. (Res.) Effi Idan, Maj....

There are no words to describe the horror and atrocity of today’s shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh. With bowed heads, we envelop all the families who have suffered loss through this traumatic event with our hearts, comfort, and love, and pray for the speedy recovery of all who were wounded; the Squirrel Hill neighborhood and entire city of Pittsburgh, as they struggle to deal with this tragedy in their community; and also with the Jewish people as a whole, who continue to witness reminders of the presence of anti-Semitism and hate which continue to permeate our...