In a world where the routine often overshadows the sacrifices made by those ensuring our safety, it's crucial to stand in support of the lone soldiers of the IDF.
Following is President Isaac Herzog’s speech at the ceremony saluting 120 outstanding soldiers in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day at the President’s Residence.
Prime Minister Netanyahu hosted lone soldiers on Sunday in his sukkah at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem and spoke with their parents by video.
'Each and every oleh brings a world of their own to Israel – culturally, ideologically, and professionally, as they strengthen the Jewish nation,' said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass.
'For three decades I have felt the deep need to express to the world the unique and exceptional service that these everyday heroes go through,' said Chen Winkler.
Israel welcomed another group of immigrants from North America, who join some 2,000 people immigrating to Israel through NBN this summer from North America.
Israel is due to open in October a new 40-mile rail line between Haifa and a terminal 5 miles short of the Jordanian border; Over 650 women attended the 7th annual Temech Conference for Israeli Female Entrepreneurs on June 28 in Jerusalem, and much more.
Hollywood celebrities were among the 1,200 Friends of the IDF who attended the NGO's annual gala in Los Angeles, hosted by Haim Saban, which raised $31 million.
A caring mother and grandmother, Bonnie Rosenbaum also organizes home-cooked meals for countless lone soldiers of the IDF, and the food is prepared with love.
To honor the memory of a fallen soldier, CrossFit Petah Tikva organized a day of intense exercise. The event was filmed and condensed into a short video that captures the spirit of the day.
US Congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman, on a solidarity trip to Israel this week, toured the South and met with lawmakers, government ministers and activists.
Israel's Garin Tzabar program, which supports 'lone soldiers' who have no family in Israel, recently welcomed close to 360 young women and men from around the world into its care.
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