by EVJCC | Mar 4, 2021 | Lone Soldier Project
Lone soldiers enjoy a Passover seder together in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the lone soldiers received food packages with seder supplies for Passover. When Matthew was a lone soldier serving in the Israel Defense Forces, the support of Lone Soldier...
by EVJCC | Nov 5, 2020 | CORE, Lone Soldier Project
Each year, young adults from around the world leave their homes and family behind to head to Israel to serve as soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces. Dubbed âlone soldiers,â they often have nowhere to go during Shabbat and holidays when their Israeli peers return...
by EVJCC | Oct 4, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Camp, Community, CORE, Early Learning Center, EVJCC programming, Holocaust Education, Jewish Life & Learning, Lone Soldier Project
Each year, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize our volunteers, staff members, donors, partners and board members at our annual meeting. This yearâs Pillars of the Community event, held on Sept. 25, included a reception with delicious treats by Chef...
by EVJCC | Jun 17, 2019 | Lone Soldier Project
The East Valley JCCâs Lone Soldier Project is currently scheduling lone soldier workshops for Jewish day schools and religious schools. Through this youth education program, a Lone Soldier Project volunteer will visit a school, teach an age-appropriate lesson about...
by EVJCC | May 8, 2019 | Lone Soldier Project
Lone Soldiers, who are individuals serving in the Israel Defense Forces without family support in Israel, sacrifice a great deal when they choose to help protect and defend the Jewish homeland. They serve in all military roles and when they are away from their base,...
by EVJCC | May 3, 2019 | Lone Soldier Project
When many people hear the term âlone soldiers,â they often think of young adults who come from abroad who join the Israel Defense Forces without any family in Israel. However, according to The Lone Soldier Center in Israel, a large number of lone soldiers â 45 % â are...