Friends of the IDF - South Texas

Friends of the IDF - South Texas Their job is to look after Israel. Ours is to look after them. At the tender age of 18, all Israelis are drafted into the IDF.

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for education and wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation that operates 15 regional offices in the United States and Panama. The str

ength of the IDF, which has been guarding the State of Israel since it declared independence in 1948, derives from the selfless determination and great capabilities of the young men and women who form it. Those who serve commit to uphold the difficult tasks of defending Israel’s borders and guaranteeing the safety of its people. The Israeli government is responsible for training IDF soldiers and providing them with the necessary tools for their service. FIDF is committed to providing these soldiers with love, support, and care in an effort to ease the burden they carry on behalf of the Jewish community worldwide.

07/14/2025

In light of recent media coverage, we want to reaffirm FIDF’s unwavering commitment to our supporters—and to the 340,000 IDF soldiers, veterans, and their families who rely on us.

FIDF's Role:

We fund direct requests from The Association for Israel’s Soldiers (AFIS) on behalf of the IDF and the Ministry of Defense (MOD) for soldier well-being, education, and veteran support. By U.S. and Israeli law, FIDF cannot fund military equipment or operations.

Emergency Support Since October 7:

FIDF has committed $250 million in Emergency Campaign funds—100% of which go to Israel with no overhead. To date, $216 million has been raised. Our commitments include:

$39M for the IDF’s first Mental Health & Resilience Center

$24M for mental health programs with Sheba Medical Center

$23M for the Soldier Recharge program (respite + PTSD screening)

$20M for therapy clinics for veterans and families

$16M for bereaved family and wounded soldier support programs

$125M has been transferred to date

$75M to be transferred in 2025–2026

Remaining $50M to be transferred over the next five years, aligned with project milestones

2025 Commitments: Highest in FIDF History

In 2025, FIDF has committed $76M to core programs (Education, Well-being, Financial Relief, Lone Soldiers), and $131M total including Emergency Well-being—our highest annual commitment ever.

Financial Transparency:

FIDF holds the highest 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 11 consecutive years (top 2% of U.S. charities), is a Charity Watch Top-Rated charity, and earned Candid’s 2025 Platinum Transparency Seal (top 0.1%). All finances are audited annually in the U.S. and Israel.

Thank you for standing with us—and with every IDF soldier fighting for democracy, for good, and for humanity.

Learn more at https://www.fidf.org/

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07/08/2025

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FIDF is proud to share that we have launched a new partnership to support a very special group within our family: the 20...
07/01/2025

FIDF is proud to share that we have launched a new partnership to support a very special group within our family: the 20,000 plus ⎮DF Lone S⚙︎ldiers who so bravely fought in the Sw⌕rds of Ir⌕n W⌂r, now living in the United States.

Together with , the Cohen Veterans Network, and , we are providing mental health and emotional support services to our heroes throughout the country. This initiative helps to honor our commitment to those who have served and ensure that our community of protectors never feel alone.

Learn more at https://www.fidf.org/ptsd-mental-health-services/

06/17/2025

Salute our heroes in this historic moment with your donation fidf.org/lion

06/17/2025

Learn more at fidf.org

100% of your donation goes directly towards supporting urgent IDF leadership requests for Operation Rising Lion. Every d...
06/15/2025

100% of your donation goes directly towards supporting urgent IDF leadership requests for Operation Rising Lion. Every dollar makes a difference: https://www.fidf.org/

As the dedicated partner of IDF soldiers in the United States, we serve as your direct link supporting those on the Oper...
06/15/2025

As the dedicated partner of IDF soldiers in the United States, we serve as your direct link supporting those on the Operation Rising Lion front lines. https://fidf.org

06/15/2025

To the men who mold courage on the frontlines (at home and abroad), you are claying the foundations for a safer, stronger future for all of us. Happy Father's Day!

06/14/2025
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06/13/2025

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