FIDF, Nefesh B’Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years
Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site opportunity to tackle both bureaucratic and personal tasks.
The IDF’s Lone Soldier Center hosted on Thursday the first Yom Siddurim (Errands Day) for lone soldiers since the start of the Israel-Hamas War in Tel Aviv, in a powerful show of appreciation for thousands of immigrant and native-born soldiers who serve without the support of their immediate families.
The event, organized by Friends of the IDF (FIDF)-Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program, in collaboration with the Mofet Unit of the IDF Manpower Directorate, and the Association for Israel’s Soldiers, was attended by over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries.
On Yom Siddurim, lone soldiers have the opportunity to utilize the services of dozens of government offices and organizations to take care of personal tasks. Services available to the attendees included a mobile Population and Immigration Authority office, where foreign-born lone soldiers could obtain their Israeli biometric ID cards and passports.
The Transportation Ministry also made its services available, offering foreign driver’s license conversions and driving tests. Hundreds of new Israeli licenses were issued at the event.
The Aliyah and Integration Ministry, National Insurance Institute, foreign embassies, the IDF Technology and Logistics Corps, and many other organizations were also present, offering services including assistance with bureaucratic matters, housing, employment, educational degree recognition, and legal guidance.
Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF together with IDF, host record breaking event with over 4000 Lone Soldiers from 70 countries. (credit: Bar Bino)
The goal of FIDF is to ensure lone soldiers know they are never alone
CEO of FIDF, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan, described the event as “one of the many ways FIDF shows our deep appreciation and support for the young men and women who volunteer to serve in the IDF.”
He added that the FIDF’s goal is “to ensure [lone soldiers] know they are never alone… Through comprehensive support that includes financial assistance, housing, flights home, community events, and mental health support, FIDF is committed to easing their experience so they can focus fully on their vital mission of protecting the State of Israel.”
