As our most dedicated leaders, we invite you to join the Chairman’s Leadership Mission to Israel. After over a year of quarantine and a period of unrest in Israel, experience an unforgettable, seven-day immersive journey through our Jewish homeland.
Navigate the rigors of military life alongside Lone Soldiers, meet the newly elected President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and other Israeli officials, and explore FIDF programs that empower soldiers to maximize their potential, protect Israel, and ensure a vibrant future for the Jewish people.
Enlist a “new recruit” at the Bakum, where soldiers gather before they are sent to their various bases or units
Visit elite bases for exclusive experiences not open to other tourists, including the F-35 squadron Navy special forces and units adopted by FIDF
Train with IDF candidates
Engage with top leaders , including newly elected President Isaac Herzog and Chief of the General Staff Aviv Kochavi
Discuss strategic initiatives to strengthen FIDF over the next 40 Years
Build relationships with soldiers whose lives you have changed, including young adults who where once considered lost causes
Experience a ruach-filled Kabbalat Shabbat with IDF Cheif Cantor Shai Abramson and soldiers
Enjoy a celebratory evening with top IDf officials Lone Soldiers IMPACT! Scholarship recipients and surprise guests.
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