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Serving in the IDF

The experience of serving in the Israeli army differs from person to person, and can be - depending on who you are - daunting, exciting, challenging, inspiring, or all of these things combined. For new Olim, serving in the army is a means of successfully integrating into Israeli society, mastering Hebrew and learning cultural norms. Every Israeli citizen is obligated to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF); service is mandatory for men age 18-25 and women age 17-20. The articles below provide in-depth information about the draft, rights and benefits for soldiers, Sherut Leumi (National Service for religious women) and more. If you have questions, please email: army@nbn.org.il
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1 Army: Frequently Asked Questions 178
2 Army Service For Men 36445
3 Army Service for Women 15166
4 Chayal Boded (Lone Soldier) Benefits 21075
5 Joining the Israeli Army – Tzav Rishon (First Notice) and Drafting 22842
6 Army Service Programs 2182
7 Finding a Job After the Army 6837
8 Mechina Programs 1487
9 Sal Klita (Absorption Basket) for Singles 2204
10 Composing your First Resume 3863
11 Volunteer Programs 12230
12 Getting By on Your Army Salary 1103
13 Job Seeking Resources - Hebrew 1639
14 Choosing a Career - Online Resources 5931
15 Army Preparation Courses for Olim Chadashim 1423
16 Extension of Rights for Olim 10845
17 Yom Giyus (Draft Day) 8197
18 FAQ: Serving in Machal 1989
19 Machal - Volunteers in the IDF 10354
20 Nefesh B'Nefesh-Sar-El Army Volunteers 3415
21 Basic Training in the IDF 15674
22 Useful Military (IDF) Terms 12910
23 Bikur Rofeh Health Clinics for Off-Duty Soldiers 5972
24 Sherut Leumi (National Service) 12689
25 Sherut Leumi (National Service) FAQ 5990
26 Signing Up for Sherut Leumi in High School 3615
27 Life After the Army 7612
28 Teens and the IDF 7667
29 Army Packing List for Women 5574
30 Army Packing List for Men 8508