412 Friends of Zahal Pittsburgh PA

03/13/2026

03/05/2026

03/01/2026

02/08/2026

From humble beginnings in 1975 (incorporated as a 501(C3) in 1978), our founder Sylvia Robinson had a vision of the American Friends of Israel War Disabled which was re-branded in 2018 to 412 Friends of Zahal
Today, we continue Sylvia’s legacy with the same passion hosting a delegation every spring to share the “American Experience” in a thank you to Israeli vets for protecting the Jewish homeland.
Thanks to all that continue to support our efforts,
Sandy & Barbara Zell,
Co-Chairs
www.412friendsofzahal.org
Below see 1976 to the present.

02/04/2026

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"To show our support of Israel and our appreciation to the soldiers that sacrifice to keep it safe. For many years, a group of private citizens from Pittsburgh, created the American Friends of Israeli War Disabled program (AKA 412 Friends of Zahal) for the purpose of strengthening the connection bet...

01/08/2026

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11/28/2025

Things that make you go 🤔

11/13/2025

“World Kindness Day”
Just one random act of kindness goes a long way; imagine the possibilities.
You will create 3 smiles:
You, the recipient and HaShem.
➡️ Allow a left turn
➡️ Don’t block an intersection
➡️ Lay off the horn
➡️ Open a door
➡️ Hold a door
➡️ Smile to a stranger
➡️ Thank a public servant for their service
➡️ Leave a generous tip
➡️ Pay for the coffee behind you
➡️ Donate a book
➡️ Return a shopping cart (with the quarter in it)
➡️ Compliment someone
➡️ Leave a fun sticky note
➡️ Say a prayer for the sick

11/11/2025

To all Veterans:
“Thank you” is never enough. Because of your efforts (past and present), our freedoms are intact.

10/27/2025

The pain never leaves us. We only learn how to live with it. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with the families and friends of our brothers and sisters.