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Lt. Y gets a hug from his grandmother Judith, a survivor of the Holocaust from Poland, during the FIDF gala at the InterContinental Buckhead on May 14.
May 16, 2018, 7:50 am
Hug, Soldiers’ Stories Tug on FIDF Hearts
The organization raises more than $750,000 during its biggest gala yet in Atlanta.
By Michael Jacobs
Ben Levy didn’t ask about the pain from the surgery to extract bone marrow but says he was ready to go through with the donation no matter what.
May 2, 2018, 12:18 am
Pain Worth Gain For Ben Levy After Donating Marrow
Attorney Ben Levy believes he has fulfilled Tikkun Olam after donating bone marrow to a relative.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Israeli sniper instructor Yaniv speaks with lecture attendees April 11 at Temple Sinai. (Photo by Sarah Moosazadeh)
April 19, 2018, 10:39 am
Sniper Instructor: FIDF Donations Crucial
A soldier shares his views of life close to Gaza at an FIDF lecture celebrating Israel's birthday.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
IDF Sgt. Yaniv listens as Middle East expert Michael Doran discusses the difference between the Obama and Trump administration attitudes toward the Middle East. (Photo by Sarah Moosazadeh)
April 19, 2018, 10:35 am
Trump, Obama Share Mideast Goals, Not Tactics
Michael Doran puts U.S. policy toward Israel into the regional context for an FIDF audience.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Avi Jorisch
April 12, 2018, 4:17 pm
Israeli Innovations Build Bridges, Save Lives
Mideast expert Avi Jorisch delves into the reasons for Israel’s impressive output in "Thou Shalt Innovate."
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Garry Sobel
April 12, 2018, 12:42 pm
What Israel Means to Me: Garry Sobel
Here’s what the FIDF Southeast chairman and national board member has to say as we celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday.
FIDF Southeast Region Chairman Garry Sobel welcomes “Fauda” co-creator Lior Raz to Atlanta. (Photo by Bonnie Linton Solloway)
December 29, 2017, 8:35 am
‘Fauda’ Star Helps FIDF Celebrate Record Year
The Southeast Region raised $1.3 million, its fourth consecutive year topping $1 million.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ran Bar-Yoshafat speaks to FIDF young professionals about strengthening America’s support for Israel on Oct. 24 at Southbound.
October 31, 2017, 12:39 pm
Israel Advocacy Main Battle for Ran Bar-Yoshafat
Lawyer and reservist expands on the importance of pro-Israel advocacy on college campuses across the U.S.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
Atlanta physician Nathan Mordel spends time with three Israeli soldiers at the gala: Lt. Ofir Asulin, Maj. Barak Ganot, and Sgt. Eitan, a lone soldier from Miami who is a paratrooper.
September 13, 2017, 1:37 pm
FIDF: Giving Israel’s Soldiers a Sweet New Year
FIDF also recognizes the important need to think about the next generation and recruit and cultivate future leaders.
By Seth R. Baron
Photos courtesy of FIDF Allison Oreck (left), Ben Levy and Shaina Gordon visit Israel on this summer’s FIDF Young Leadership Mission.
August 8, 2017, 2:23 pm
Mission Connects Atlanta Trio to IDF
Young leadership participants gain new perspective from IDF soldiers while supporting FIDF.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
July 12, 2017, 12:07 pm
40 Under 40: Jamie Perry
Jamie Perry, 30, is the development director of FIDF.
Joel Alpert poses with the iconic paratroopers of the Six-Day War: (from left) Zion “Zigi” Karasanti, Yitzhak Yifat and Haim Oshri.
June 30, 2017, 2:01 pm
Wisdom From the Wall: Put Down the Wine
The three paratroopers made famous by a Six-Day War photo are well aware of their place in history.
By Joel Alpert
IDF Sgt. Emma Browne speaks at the FIDF commemoration of the Six-Day War on June 12.
June 22, 2017, 4:15 pm
Our View: Forget Peace
Palestinian attitudes toward terrorism continue to drive violence 50 years after the Six-Day War.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Former paratroopers (from left) Zion Karasanti, Yitzhak Yifat and Haim Oshri listen as former lone soldier Eran Mordel tells of two fundamental lessons in Israel’s history: Miracles do happen; they happen only if you will them into existence.
June 13, 2017, 9:17 am
FIDF, Paratroopers Celebrate Wall’s Liberation
The trio from the iconic 1967 photo helps Atlanta mark the 50th anniversary.
Photo by David Rubinger, Israeli Government Press Office In the most famous photo of the Six-Day War, Israeli paratroopers (from left) Zion Karasenti, Yitzhak Yifat and Haim Oshri stand in front of the Western Wall shortly after its liberation June 7, 1967.
May 30, 2017, 4:22 pm
Baron: 6 Days That Changed Jewish World
Friends of the IDF is bringing the three paratroopers from the iconic 1967 Kotel photo to Atlanta.
By Seth Baron
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