Orphans
Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah
The boys enjoyed a day-long celebration, proceeding down to the Western wall accompanied by their families, where they were called up to the Torah.
‘I never knew my father’: Avichai Ayubi on loss, Israel’s orphaned generation, and moving forward
Invisible casualties of war: This is the reality of widows and orphans in Israel during wartime
Islamic regime left at least 222 children orphaned with drug-related executions in 2025
Strength meets sea: IDF orphans, Olympic athletes unite for inspirational day in Eilat
Bereaved children joined Olympic athletes in Eilat for a day of strength, sport, and healing, part of the annual “Otzma” camp initiative.
123 orphan boys celebrate their Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall
The war has left hundreds of Israeli families bereaved, and thousands of children facing life without their fathers. This year’s Colel Chabad Bar Mitzvah carried extra weight for boys who lost it all
Israel amends financial support package for guardians of children orphaned in terror attacks
Support packages will be dependent on the number of orphans cared for per household, their ages, as well as the number of guardians caring for them.
Israel war relief: Merit Spread drives NIS 200m. in global donations for war-related projects
Alon Tal, the founder of Merit Spread Foundation, said there was a need to create “a new standard in philanthropy.”
Floyd Mayweather launches charity to support Israeli orphans
Floyd Mayweather pledges birthday gifts for every Israeli orphan in a newly announced charity effort.
Orphaned by violence: Amna Aash’s journey with the Sunflower Association
“We didn’t just lose our mother; we lost our childhood, our resilience, and our security,” Amna Aash said following her mother's murder.
Shlomi Nahumson and Tami Shelach: Leading the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization
IDF Widows and Orphans Organization is the only Israeli organization that supports IDF widows and veterans. “The families continue to live with their loss, and we need to remember and support them".
Shira Grinberg’s journey of loss, resilience, and hope
"There’s no need to fear time. The loss is there, but life goes on”: Shira shares her story a decade after Operation Protective Edge.
Sara Netanyahu honors IDF widows in emotional meeting
Sara Netanyahu's poignant meeting with IDF widows highlighted the enduring impact of sacrifice and the nation's commitment to honoring its fallen heroes.
International Widows Day: The wives and children of the IDF’s fallen soldiers
The IDF Widows and Orphans has seen 260 new widows and 520 newly orphaned children access their support services since October 7.
