Israeli, Jewish Clothing Designers Highlight FIDF Fashion Show [VIDEO]

By Ryan Torok
Published on May 17, 2011

Flanked by two large flags � one Israeli and the other American � fashion models strutted down a long, white catwalk, showing off versatile fashions by local Israeli and Jewish designers during a fashion show at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on May 12, held in celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut.

Friends of the IDF (FIDF) gala to honor 30 soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces

By Tom Tugend
Published on December 10, 2008

With Israeli resources strained to assure quality training and equipment for the army, navy and air force, the mission of the FIDF and its Israeli counterpart, the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers, is to provide the extras and comforts to relieve the daily pressures of combat service.

Leo David: From Israel soldier to soldiers’ friend

By Tom Tugend
Published on December 10, 2008

". . . I fought in a tank unit, though we didn't have any real tanks in the beginning, so we got some trucks, attached some armor plating and called them tanks . . ."

Meet the IDF: Shimon Siso, 23, Golani Infantry Brigade

By Meredith Price Levitt
Published on December 10, 2008

" . . . The terrorists send missiles into Israel from schools in highly populated areas, so we have to go into their homes to get them without hurting innocent passersby or children," he said. "We usually succeed in our missions, but we sometimes have to give up the lives of our soldiers in order to do it . . . "

Meet the IDF: Ido Niv, 21, Maglan Elite Combat Unit

By Meredith Price Levitt
Published on December 10, 2008

" . . . I had the option of taking a light service next to home, getting coffee for the commanders, but I wanted to serve my country. It was a strong feeling for me . . . "

Meet the IDF: Zina Milstein, 19,  Infantry Unit 500, Infantry Instructor

By Meredith Price Levitt
Published on December 10, 2008

" . . . I get phone calls from soldiers after missionscalling to tell me they killed a terroristand to thank me for the good training. It feels good to know I'm making a difference . . . "

IDF support ensures bright future for Jews worldwide

By Rabbi Isaac Jeret
Published on December 10, 2008

If our own youth and young adults connect to Israel, they will be more likely to connect to the more vibrant expressions of Judaism in the decades to come.