Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) has launched a Chanukah Giving campaign. Supporters who donate to the campaign will automatically be invited to the FIDF “Global Jewish Unity” virtual candle-lighting events, taking place on Tuesday, December 15 and Thursday, December 17 at 7 PM in all U.S. time zones.
The candle-lighting series will celebrate the more than 6,500 Lone Soldiers currently serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Lone Soldier Sgt. Adam from Morocco will be honored and share his story at the December 15 event. Adam made Aliyah to Israel after falling in love with Israel at his cousin’s wedding. Before moving to Israel, he finished his bachelor’s degree in business administration in France. Adam joined the Kfir Brigade to “fight terrorism and defend our home.” FIDF National Board Member and President Emeritus of Greater Miami Board of Directors Monica Sasson will host this event.
The December 17 event will feature Sgt. Isaac, a Lone Soldier from Naples, Florida. Isaac enlisted in the U.S. marines when he was 17 years old and served as a combat photographer for four years. He served in Japan on many operational missions for three years. At the age of 20, Isaac made Aliyah to Israel, and in March 2019, he enlisted to the IDF as an operational documentarian with the plan to continue and become an officer. FIDF National Board Member and Chairman Emeritus of Atlanta Board of Directors, Garry Sobel, will host the December 17 event.
