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ISRAEL & THE JEWISH WORLD
February 2022
How the IDF blazed forward in 2021 ‘FIDF LIVE’ wrap-up episode takes a look back Courtesy of FIDF
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ew York, NY (January 3, 2022) – The final episode of FIDF LIVE’s 2021 season aired Dec. 28. The show, produced by Friends of Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), highlighted major Israel Defense Force (IDF) breakthroughs from 2021 that are bolstering Israel’s safety in unprecedented ways. The 16th episode of the program, titled “IDF: A Year of Breakthroughs,” showed viewers how the IDF dealt with many serious, threatening challenges last year, and how it used them as opportunities for greater preparation, defense and protection. The program included a segment about Lone Soldiers and introduced Staff Sgt. Veronika, Sgt. Daniel and Sgt. Ben — all currently serving in the Search and Rescue Brigade. There was also an exclusive report about the new underground barrier on the Gaza border that was completed this year, featuring Staff Sgt. Or from the IDF Combat Engineering Unit; Captain Yishay, a platoon commander in the Givati Brigade, and Cpl. Avi, a combat soldier in Givati. Additionally, the episode featured an interview with the IDF International Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler, and a special message from IDF soldiers to the audience at home.
To w a t c h t h i s FIDF LIVE episode, please visit https:// www.fidf.org/fidflive/ episode-16/. The FIDF LIVE platform, hosted by American stand-up comedian and author Joel Chasnoff, is a high-level production broadcast that provides an incredible virtual alternative to in-person experiences and brings awareness of FIDF’s cause and activities to a broader audience. By introducing content through this platform, the FIDF is keeping the community’s connection with Israel alive and thriving. FIDF has always been a bridge between Americans and Israelis, and this experience continues that tradition in a novel way, serving as the place for everyone who loves Israel and wants to stay connected. About FIDF - FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with the mission of offering educational,
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Courtesy of FIDF cultural, recreational and social programs and facilities that provide hope, purpose and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide. Today, FIDF has 24 chapters throughout the United States. FIDF proudly supports IDF soldiers, families of fallen soldiers and
wounded veterans through a variety of innovative programs that reinforce the vital bond between the communities in the United States and the soldiers of the IDF. For more information, please visit www.fidf.org.
Co-host of world’s most popular Jewish podcast to headline first-ever Naples breakfast for Israel Courtesy of JNF
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ewish National Fundhighly acclaimed publicaUSA (JNF-USA) is tions, including The Wall thrilled to announce Street Journal, The New the organization’s signaYork Times, The Atlantic ture annual event, Breakand others. fast for Israel, will make its “For nearly two decades, debut in Naples on March JNF-USA has dazzled thou2, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. (ET). sands of attendees at its The in-person event complimentary Breakfast at Artis—Naples will feafor Israel gatherings across ture Liel Leibovitz, Tablet the country with highMagazine’s editor-at-large caliber speakers headlining and co-host of “Unorthothe events, as well as enterdox,” the world’s leadtaining, impactful programLiel Leibovitz ing Jewish podcast that ming that captivates the offers listeners a fresh and fun take on audience while reminding community Jewish news, ideas and culture. Leimembers why it’s crucial to continue to bovitz’s inspiring keynote speech will support the land and people of Israel,” address the rise of antisemitism, portray said David Braverman, Co-President, a hopeful picture of a community that JNF-USA Naples Board of Directors. is engaged with Judaism more robustly “We couldn’t be more excited to host than before, and offer a host of practical this elegant event for the first time ever ways to forge a meaningful and nurturing in Naples and look forward to seeing the Jewish identity. bright smiles of our friends and neighbors The Tel Aviv native has authored as we celebrate Israel together in person.” and coauthored several books, including The event is open to all community the witty, highly entertaining, compremembers at no cost and will be JNFhensive reference guide, “The Newish USA’s largest event in Naples this year. Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham For questions and to register, visit to Zabar’s and Everything in Between.” jnf.org/BFInaples or contact Joshua Leibovitz also frequently pens articles Mellits, JNF-USA director, western on politics, culture and religion, and his Florida, at 941-462-1330 x865 or work has been published in a variety of jmellits@jnf.org.
