Orphans
Eleven people killed in orphanage fire in suburb of Algerian capital
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in the fire as emergency teams work to evacuate victims amidst a heatwave in Algeria.
IDF widows, orphans receive over NIS 2m. in scholarships, grants
Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah
‘I never knew my father’: Avichai Ayubi on loss, Israel’s orphaned generation, and moving forward
Sara Netanyahu honors IDF widows in emotional meeting
Sara Netanyahu's poignant meeting with IDF widows highlighted the enduring impact of sacrifice and the nation's commitment to honoring its fallen heroes.
International Widows Day: The wives and children of the IDF’s fallen soldiers
The IDF Widows and Orphans has seen 260 new widows and 520 newly orphaned children access their support services since October 7.
IDF Widows and Orphans org. receives award at the Jerusalem Post annual Conference
Following the award presentation, three widows who have benefited from the assistance provided by the IDFWO participated in a panel discussion where they discussed the loss of their spouses.
For bereaved Israelis, Remembrance Day is hard. OneFamily is standing with them
“My father was my entire world. It was through the support of OneFamily that I felt there was somebody to check on me,” says Shira Mark-Harif, whose father was killed in a terror attack.
Fallen but Not Forgotten: The Legacies of IDF Soldiers Zechariah Haber and Lior Ben Yaakov
The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization has supported bereaved families for decades. After October 7, the work of the organization is more crucial than ever.
Israel's Remembrance Day - Supporting those left behind
Director of IDFWO: We are dedicated to assisting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Israel’s security.
Emotional clip of orphaned Hamas victim dancing with uncle goes viral
The two are seen dancing happily together on a balcony against the backdrop of the York York City skyline.
Orphaned Oct. 7 teen survivor tells media of struggles to rebuild life
Rotem was one of 20 children orphaned on October 7; another 96 were left with only one parent.
IDF widows of Israel-Hamas war: State help is insufficient
The war has left 230 women widowed and 532 children orphaned, according to Shlomi Nachumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization.
October orphans: Who cares for Israeli kids whose parents were killed by Hamas?
On October 7, Hamas made many children into orphans by killing their parents. Who takes care of these children now? The Magazine takes a look at this complex situation.
