Lone soldier
Memorial Day ceremony honors 47 fallen lone soldiers since October 7
Since the outbreak of the Iron Swords war, more than 1,100 IDF soldiers, both active-duty and reservists have been killed. Among them were 47 Lone Soldiers.
A shattered covenant: Israel’s lone soldiers and the broken promise of care
L’chaim at a lone soldier's grave - opinion
Grapevine, March 27, 2026: A welcome break
Fast lane for lone soldiers: Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF host driver’s license conversion day
Hundreds of lone soldiers and National Service volunteers converted their licenses in one day, thanks to Nefesh B’Nefesh, FIDF, and Israel’s Ministry of Transport.
Finding her way home: A Jewish-Korean immigrant's experience in paving a future in Israel
Tamar Shoshan, a new immigrant and future lone soldier, embodies the qualities of patience and perseverance through her journey from New York to Israel.
Only 500 of the 13,000 lone reservists have received mental health support since Oct. 7
The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.
Kevin Spacey makes surprise trip to Israel, visits soldiers, sites of Oct. 7 massacre
The actor also gave a two-hour masterclass at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio in Tel Aviv.
NBN, FIDF hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Lone Soldiers, National Service volunteers
FIDF partnered with The Michael Levin Base to host over 300 soldiers and volunteers at the NBN Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.
Nefesh B'Nefesh opens new Tel Aviv center to assist olim, lone soldiers
Located in Azrieli Tower, the expansion will serve as a space for programming for NBN to continue helping Jews worldwide make Aliyah and adjust to life in Israel.
How lone soldiers uphold Israel’s Zionist values amid political discord – opinion
Lone soldiers embody dedication to Israel as draft law stirs controversy.
From Gaza to Cyprus: Lone IDF reservists heal at retreat amid war
Lone soldiers who made aliyah and served during the Iron Swords War attended a healing retreat in Cyprus as part of the Wings program, offering much-needed support and reflection.
Grapevine August 29, 2024: Lone Soldiers
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Over 300 immigrants join IDF through Garin Tzabar program amid ongoing war
The Tzofim Garin Tzabar program, established by the Scouts movement in 1991, has provided a comprehensive support system to more than 7,000 lone immigrant soldiers over the past 33 years
