Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

How You Make a Difference:

In 2010:

• 67 Bar/Bat Mitzvah children brought on a trip to the U.S, 2,925 widows presented with Rosh Hashana Gifts, and hosted 1,073 widows and orphans at R&R centers


• 6,000 soldiers in-need provided with $250,000 worth of food vouchers


• 3,000 university scholarships granted for the 2010-11 academic year


• Over 13,000 combat and combat-support soldiers enjoyed a week of R&R


• 3,932 soldiers enjoyed an educational journey thoughout Israel


• 1,800 Lone Soldiers enjoyed Fun Days on the Mediterranean Coas


• 47 wellbeing facilities and infirmaries were constructed by FIDF in 201