Lone soldier

‘We're lone soldiers, but we're not lonely’: How the IDF supports fighters without families

“Olim (immigrant) soldiers who come from abroad to Israel do it purely out of a sense of Zionism and because they really want to take part in helping Israel and helping the IDF.”

Staff Sergeant Oren Metzuyanim, a 21-year-old lone soldier at the main rehearsal of the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 19, 2026.
Jewish immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine, on a rescue flight sponosred by the IFCJ, arrive at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on March 6, 2022.

Tel Aviv to establish new 'beit oleh' to support immigrants, lone soldiers, vice-mayor says

 Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Government approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF

After October 7, the battlefield expanded online, where narratives spread as fast as the war itself.

'Digital Warrior': How a lone soldier shaped Israel's global narrative after October 7


Chance encounters on the Jerusalem light rail - opinion

Ride the light rail, maybe eavesdrop a little, examine your fellow travelers and know that when you really need them, they will be there for you.

 EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

The dreaded phone call, no parent wants: May God bless and keep all our soldiers safe - opinion

Parents of combat soldiers, we know the risk, we feel pride and unfettered Zionism. We just never speak about it. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room.

 IDF SOLDIERS operate in Judea and Samaria

Over 600 Lone Soldiers and Bnot Sherut Celebrate Israel’s 75th at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus

Event initiated by FIDF-Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program and Nefesh B’Nefesh Ori program for Lone Bnot Sherut, together with the Michael Levin base.

 Lone soldiers at Independence Day celebration at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem

New home for lone IDF combat soldiers to open in Ra'anana

The house will accommodate 93 lone combat soldiers and is set to open its doors in March 2024.

 Habayit Shel Benji - a real home for lone soldiers and Guidance Center for all soldiers after their service

Nativ: Helping IDF lone soldiers become halachically Jewish

The "Magazine" sat down with four young IDF soldiers who opened up about their reasons for why they chose to undergo conversion to Judaism.

 122 SOLDIERS graduating from the Nativ military conversion program celebrate at the Kotel, May 2022.

Passover: IDF finishes getting ready for the holiday

The Israeli military has finished taking steps to make sure the entire army is ready for the holiday, including supplying food, organizing Seders and helping lone soldiers.

 IDF soldiers are seen holding matzah ahead of the Passover holiday.

He moved from Russia to Israel for opportunity - and found his new home

Looking to the future, Alexander Pitkin sees himself settling in Israel's North and working his way up in an innovative, exciting hi-tech company.

 Alexander Pitkin from Miass, Russia, to Karmiel, 2014

More than half of IDF lone soldiers in financial debt, says army

David Bitan: “We have a very deep appreciation for the contribution of the lone soldiers to our country and we certainly will not leave them to face the debts and the banking system alone.”

 MKs Oded Forer (L) and David Bitan meet at a special joint session to discuss IDF lone soldier debt, on March 22, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: Nof Zahav

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 LONELY NO more: Working in a downtown cafe.

Grapevine March 3, 2023: Crossing red lines

Movers and shakers in Israeli society

 LONE SOLDIERS Bar mitzvah ceremony at the Western Wall.