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WELCOME TO FIDF LIVE

Moving stories, exclusive base visits, donor spotlights.

Bringing the men and women of the IDF directly to you.

Watch the trailer for the FIDF LIVE series below

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Featuring host, media personality and former Lone Soldier, Joel Chasnoff

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2023

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE thirty

Journey through Israel’s history with extraordinary interviews and performances by IDF musicians who will enliven your spirits, hosted by Rona-Lee Shimon

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we hold an intriguing panel discussion with three influential women of the IDF.

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History will come alive through Rena’s awe-inspiring story, not only for the protectors of our homeland, but for all viewers of this remarkable episode.
 
 

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Get an exclusive look at how Israel defends its most northern border, while also allowing daily life to continue safely.

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Gain exclusive insights into the many facets of leadership in the IDF that enable the success of a unit.

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From sunrise to sunset, view a day in the life of an IDF Paratrooper as you visit different places on their base.

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Learn how interesting roles such as Hebrew instructors, combat field observers, rescue dogs, and more, are an integral part in the mission of ensuring security for the people of Israel.

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Three lone soldiers serving in the IDF answer your questions on what it’s like to live the life of a lone soldier protecting the State of Israel.

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Join us for the ultimate FIDF Independence Day party you won’t want to miss! Meet inspiring soldiers, hear inspiring stories, and dance with the IDF Ensemble!

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Honor the fallen heroes who gave their lives to protect the state of Israel. Hear the stories of the fallen soldiers, who they were, and what they meant to their loved ones.

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We connect with our roots, honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, to educate, always remember, and “never forget”.

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The IDF is always evolving as more women take on bigger and bigger roles. In this episode, we will celebrate the women serving in the IDF in unique and impactful positions.

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Meet the forces keeping the Israeli-Syrian-Jordanian border triangle secure from riots and terror attacks and learn how their units deal with the many threats aimed against them and Israel’s civilians.

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Meet the boots on the ground of the northern border protecting Israel from countless threats no matter the time of year

2021

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In this FIDF LIVE year-end wrap up, look back at how the IDF blazed forward in 2021

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What do you when you are on a mission and a soldier is critically wounded? What do you do when you spot terrorists smuggling weapons across the border? Meet the soldiers who confront these questions every day.

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You submitted your questions, now get your answers! Hear from IDF Officers in the Air Force, Ground Forces, Navy, and Home Front Command.

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE THIRTEEN

Giving up comfort and security, hear the stories of Lone Soldiers, the young and worldly men and women who are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people.

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Meet the people who fly into action at a moments notice.

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE ELEVEN

In honor of Independence Day, FIDF LIVE is saluting the unwavering relationship between America and Israel. Meet with American and Israeli military leaders and soldiers to hear what makes this generational alliance so strong and essential on a national and global level.

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Does silence mean peace? Join us for a truly exclusive and unprecedented briefing, as we travel to areas usually forbidden to civilians, to understand the threat on each of Israel’s borders, including land, sea and air, and learn from the heroes of Operation Guardian of the Walls.

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One week and 4,000+ rockets after Operation Guardian of the Walls ceased, we’re bringing you the IDF soldiers who served on the front lines. Learn what really happened from a commander in the Iron Dome Battalion – whose soldiers saved Israel from unimaginable tragedy; connect with an IDF Air Force Pilot and hear directly from the IDF’s International Spokesperson. Skip the sensationalism and go directly to the source on this exclusive episode

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Mother’s Day & Yom Yerushalayim – You might call yours “Mama,” “Mom,” or “Ema”, but what if she also went by “Commander”? It happens all the time in Israel. This week, we’re meeting the soldiers who are moms, and saluting the moms, the behind-the-scenes heroes, who raise our beloved protectors. We’re also celebrating the Mother of Israel, Jerusalem! A fitting serendipity that Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, also falls this week.

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Innovation & Technology – Israel: start-up nation, scale-up nation, and all-around innovation nation. What is it about Israel that creates the optimal conditions for trailblazing genius and creativity? The IDF of course! This week, we’re spotlighting the innovative technology that’s not only saving lives but shaping the future.

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Yom HaAtzmaut – Party like it’s 1948! Hear from Israeli leadership, sing with the IDF ensemble, and meet the sabras and soldiers who’ve shaped Israel into the inspiring, ever-advancing place we know and love.

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om HaShoah – FIDF remembers. Honor the memory of the 6 million murdered simply for being Jewish with the IDF soldiers who promise Never Again to future generations. Hear the testimony of a survivor whose yellow star ostracized him; and meet his grandchild who wears the blue star of the State of Israel as a symbol of liberty on his IDF uniform. At a time when Auschwitz sits locked and empty, virtually travel with FIDF’s “From Holocaust to Independence” mission to connect again to the miracle of our triumphant reality out of the ashes of the concentration camps.

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Celebrate Passover with the IDF soldiers, protectors of the Jewish freedom today.

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FIDF goes behind the scenes with the elite IDF Air Force Combat Rescue Unit 669. Plus, interviews with Lone Soldiers and a special FIDF donor highlight!

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Be transported, because in honor International Women’s Day, FIDF is spotlighting the IDF’s actual Wonder Women!

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FIDF LIVE world premiere featuring moving soldier stories, exclusive base visits, and FIDF donor spotlights!

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