About the New York Chapter

The New York Chapter of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces was founded at the inception of the organization in 1981. Today we are more than 50,000 strong and we are incredibly proud of all that we do support the young men and women of the IDF.

Located at the FIDF headquarters, the New York Chapter includes a Real Estate Division and the very active FIDF NY Young Leadership Chapter. We host numerous events throughout the year including exclusive briefings with high-ranking IDF Officers, cocktail receptions, parlor meetings, film screenings and luncheons.

FIDF’s iconic New York Annual Gala attracts more than 1,200 people, including celebrities and the who’s who of New York Jewish philanthropy. Featuring Israeli and American Dignitaries, as well as esteemed IDF top brass, the event raises upwards of 24 million dollars in a single evening. Last year alone, we raised $35 million in support of our brothers and sisters in uniform. We are proud to currently be supporting more than 80 IMPACT! students.

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(Back row center from left to right) IDF former Head of the Northern Command and current Commander of the Ground Forces Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick, FIDF President Bobby Cohen, FIDF Chairman Rabbi Peter Weintraub, FIDF National Director and CEO Maj. Gen. (Res.) Meir Klifi-Amir, Israel Defense and Armed Forces Attache to the United States Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox with a delegation of 20 IDF soldiers at the 2019 FIDF National NY Gala Dinner.

FIDF National gala in NY raises record $37m for Israeli soldiers

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More than ­­­1,200 business leaders and philanthropists from across the country saluted Israel’s brave soldiers and veterans at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) National N.Y. Gala Dinner on Wednesday, raising a record $37 million to support well-being and educational programs for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. The FIDF National Gala, ‘A Night of Heroes,’ took place at the New York Hilton Midtown and featured active-duty IDF soldiers and other special guests. A delegation of 20 IDF soldiers and officers attended the gala, including soldiers who volunteered to serve Israel proudly despite not being required to do so...

$32 million raised at the 2018 FIDF National Gala in NYC

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1,200 leading business people and philanthropists from across the country saluted Israel’s brave soldiers and veterans at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) National N.Y. Gala Dinner on Oct. 17 at the New York Hilton Midtown, which raised more than $32 million to support well-being and educational programs for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. Distinguished guests included Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations Amb. Danny Danon ; Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan ; Israel Defense and Armed Forces Attache to the United States Maj. Gen. Michael Edelstein ; FIDF Acting Chairman Peter...
Israeli and US soldiers at FIDF gala

2017 New York Gala Raises Record $35M+ for Israeli Soldiers

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1,200 supporters gathered to celebrate ‘A Night of Heroes’ featuring soldiers and veterans from all of Israel’s operations and wars More than 1,200 leading business people and philanthropists from across the country gathered tonight at the New York Hilton Midtown for the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) National N.Y. Gala Dinner, which raised a record of more than $35 million to support well-being and educational programs for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. The “Night of Heroes” saluted the brave soldiers and veterans from all of Israel’s military operations and historic wars. Speaking at the gala was outgoing Israeli...
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