RESOURCES FOR PARENTS OF LONE SOLDIERS
We know parents of Lone Soldiers feel a mixture of pride and concern as their child sets off on this exciting journey – and these emotions are amplified by being so far away.
To help bridge the distance and provide an opportunity for parents to understand and be a part of their child’s experience, the Nefesh B’Nefesh/FIDF Lone Soldiers Program has created several ways for parents to stay informed and more deeply connected to their child during their service.
Communication is key, and here are a just a few of the ways you can connect to your Lone Soldier in Israel.
Through a generous grant from Nefesh B’Nefesh and EL AL Airlines, a limited number of subsidized tickets have been made available for parents of Lone Soldiers whose financial limitations prevent them from participating in their child’s IDF ceremonies.
For information on eligibility & requirements click the button below to contact us
Currently the Subsidy has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working hard to reinstate this amazing initiative”
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
The Lone Soldiers Program (LSP) sends out a monthly Parent Newsletter. This is a monthly glimpse at the happenings of LSP and the world of Lone Soldiers and the IDF at large. Each edition features pictures from ceremonies and events, a “Soldier Spotlight,” an explanation of various army terms (in order to encourage and enable parents to “talk shop” with their Lone Soldier children), and a message from one of the Lone Soldier Advisors. Click here to sign up
MONTHLY WEBINARS FOR PARENTS
LSP regularly hosts webinars for parents of Lone Soldiers. You are invited to partake in a one-hour webinar aimed at helping parents better understand the draft and enlistment process for a Lone Soldier, benefits allotted throughout their service, and many other topics pertaining to Lone Soldier life in Israel. Click here for previously recorded webinars
SUBSIDIZED FLIGHTS
Through a generous grant from Nefesh B’Nefesh and EL AL Airlines, a limited number of subsidized tickets have been made available for parents of Lone Soldiers whose financial limitations prevent them from participating in their child’s IDF ceremonies. For information on eligibility and requirements see opposite side of this sheet or email us at: [email protected]
EMAIL ADDRESS FOR PARENTS
Parents of Lone Soldiers are invited to contact Lone Soldier advisors with questions or concerns regarding their Lone Soldier who is in active service or has a pending draft date. We have a special email address for parents and we will get back to you as soon as we can [email protected]
Disclaimer:
The role of Nefesh B’Nefesh and its partners is to assist new immigrants to Israel who are drafted to the IDF. It is not the objective, or part of the scope of operational activities of the organization or its partners to help recruit soldiers for the Israel Defense Forces.